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• Parts Needed to Add Electric Brakes to a Magic Tilt TALS 2244 Trailer
  Hey Jeff, thanks for reaching out! From the information you gave me, I'm pretty sure you have 3.5K axles on your trailer so you'll need the following: - etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-35-SA (1 set per axle) - Galvanized Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-G-K (2 per axle) - Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit # ET7WK - Breakaway Battery Kit # 3802346 - 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 (to run from the coupler and connect the brake assemblies together) - Heat...
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• What Light Shows up on Bright Way Breakaway Kit # 3802346
  Hey David, when the battery of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger # 3802346 is fully charged the green light on the display actually lights up. It's the light that says "fully charged".
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• Troubleshooting Door of Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit Not Able to Fully Open
  The front cover of the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802346 is supposed to swing out like you mentioned. I attached pictures that show the door open. I'd be willing to bet the hinge on the left side of the door isn't fully seated which is causing the issue. Check to see if you can pop the hinge back onto the posts of the section of the hinge that is attached to the housing. I also attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Should Charge Light of Bright Way Breakaway Charge System Stay On When Charged
  Hey Annette, is the issue that the battery is fully charged yet the light is indicating that it is still charging? That's actually a pretty common thing and does no mean there's an actual issue if so.
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• Which Wire is 12V Power on Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger
  Hi Noah; the blue wire on the # 3802346 is actually for the switch. The red wire is the 12V power marked (+) Truck Battery on the wiring diagram below. As long as you don't have some kind of large power draw or use the light for a long period of time that should be fine. The battery has a 5 Ah capacity which isn't a lot but will be enough for a small LED strip. I would find out the details of the LED light and how much power it draws so you know just how long you can run it on the battery....
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• Replacement Breakaway Switch for a Airstream Trailer
  Hey Edward, welcome back! To replace the Bragman/Conntek 12VDC Break-away switch that came with your 2019 Airstream Serenity 30, I recommend the Replacement Breakaway Switch item # 3802348. The Replacement Breakaway Switch item # 3802348 has the same wiring configuration so it's going to splice right in to your trailer's electrical system where your old one currently is. It's got an identical mounting bracket too so it'll be a pretty easy swap out. If you need the full battery pack,...
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• Parts Needed To Add Electric Drum Brakes To My Boat Trailer
  Hey Brian, For electric brakes on your trailer I recommend the etrailer Electric Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA. This comes as a kit for 1 axle with both assemblies ready to slide onto your axle. those pair well with the Galvanized hub and drum assemblies # AKHD-655-6-G-K. These come with all necessary bearings, races and seals and the galvanized finish is great for marine applications. A good breakaway kit option I recommend is the Bright Way # 3802346 which comes as a full kit with the battery...
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• How to Add Timbren Axleless Suspenion to a Trailer and Use 5 x 5 Lug Jeep Wheels
  Not another one! Just kidding Dirk! I was in the Marines I enjoy these conversion questions on the M1101 trailers. I'd be more than happy to list the parts you need, along with quantity, and confirm compatibility. 1 - Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension item # ASR35HDS05 1 - Timbren Jeep Wheel Adapter for Axle-Less Suspension item # T26GR. I did confirm it works with the item # ASR35HDS05 2 - Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly item # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K 1 - etrailer Electric Trailer...
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• Can Switch of Bright Way Breakaway Kit be Submerged
  Hey Craig, yes the switch of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger # 3802346 that you referenced can be submerged when launching your boat and it will be fine.
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• Recommended Breakaway Battery Kit With Charger For A 3" Tall Trailer Tongue
  Hey Jared, The Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit w/Charger # 20099 has a small enough mounting pattern to fit your 3" tall trailer tongue. The mounting holes are spaced 1-1/2" center to center vertically and 5-1/2" center to center horizontally. There's six mounting holes but using four would be enough to secure it to the tongue. Some self-tapping screws would easily drill into the frame and hold the box, but be careful not to overtighten your screws as all of this breakaway batteries...
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• Looking For A Parts List Needed To Add Electric Brakes To My 6 x 12 Cargo Trailer
  Hey Julian, We do not have a full kit with everything needed all together but we do have the parts individually. For brakes I recommend the etrailer self adjusting brake kit # AKEBRK-35-SA. This comes as both a left and right hand so all that you need for one axle. The assemblies come pre assembled so all you need to do is slide them on and bolt them down. When adding brakes you will need to get a hub and drum assembly as well. For that I will need to know what your bolt pattern is on...
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• Recommended Brake Hubs, Assemblies, and Breakaway Kit for a Trailer w/ 6,000 lbs Axles
  Hey Chuck, I sure can and thanks for the information! For replacement hubs, you'll need the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly item # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have EZ lube axles or item # AKHD-655-6-K if you have standard axles without a grease zerk behind the dust cap. They are sold individually. These hubs fit spindles with inner bearing item # 25580 and outer bearing item # 15123. It wouldn't hurt to confirm the part numbers off of the bearings in your current hubs. 6,000 lbs axles...
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• Parts Needed To Switch 2012 All American Trailer From Surge Disc Brakes To Electric Drum Brakes
  Hey Thomas, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do have the parts you need to switch your trailer over from surge brakes to electric brakes. You'll need new brake assemblies, hub/drums, a 7-way trailer harness, a new coupler, a breakaway and an electric brake controller for your truck. Here is what I recommend: - etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA - Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K & 6K Axles - 12" - 6 on...
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• Breakaway Kit With Solar Charger for Utility Trailer
  Hey Scott! Breakaway systems are fairly basic but I would stick with one that at least has a tester on it so you can make sure it is ready to go. The Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Battery # 3802346 is a good option for the tandem axle trailer you're building. None of them come with a solar charger but you can add a simple little charger like the # PTW2997 to keep it topped off. I see your 2nd question (sorry for the delay we are a bit behind right...
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• Can I Install a Fuse Instead of Wiring a Trailer Breakaway Kit Directly to the Battery?
  Hey Ken. You'll want to use a 20 amp circuit breaker like item # 9506P when installing an emergency Trailer Breakaway Kit like item # 3802346. You do not want to use a fuse. Your vehicle's brake controller should already have one installed. I have attached a wiring diagram below that will show you exactly how to install the Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Charger item # 3802346. What kind of trailer do you have?
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• Parts Needed To Install 5 On 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern Hubs On a 1987 M105A2 Trailer
  To be able to run the same 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern for your Jeep Wrangler on the M105A2 trailer you are going to have to cut off your current spindles to have 2 Spindles # TRU77FR installed. This is the common size spindle found on a 3,500lb axle which will then let you install 2 of the Hub/Drums # AKHD-555-35-EZ-K. With these you will want to install Electric Brakes # 23-468-469 since they are much better on an Overlanding trailer than surge type brakes. We do have a Junction Box # 3430001-JBK...
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• What Voltage Will Show on a 12v Battery As It Is Being Charged?
  You're not wrong Stubbie. A 12v battery charging will show somewhere around 12.5 volts. If you're only getting 4 volts off of your breakaway battery you most likely need a new one. You can replace yours with the item # 3802346 kit. For now, I recommend charging it with your current one with your Trailer Breakaway Kit Battery Charger item # 20011 and seeing if it gets back up to 12.7 volts. Is your trailer battery connected to your breakaway battery? If so when you reconnect the Trailer...
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• Parts Needed to Add Brakes to a 3.5K Single Axle Trailer
  Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-468-469 are an excellent choice, and will pair nicely with the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly # 84546UC3-EZ. This hub and drum comes pre-greased to it's less you have to do during the installation as well. Since you're adding brakes to this trailer for the first time, you'll also need the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802346 as well as 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1, Butt Connectors # DW05745-10,...
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• Trailer Breakway System Recommendation for 7x14 Enclosed Single Axle Trailer
  For a 7 by 14 trailer with a single axle the Bright Way part # 3802346 would be a really great option. It's been well reviewed by our customers who have tried it, has a built in charger, and has an easy to use test feature.
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• Parts Needed To Add Electric Drum Brakes To A Flatbed Utility Trailer
  Hi David, To add brakes you'll first need to check the axles to see if there is a brake mounting flange. If not then you'll have to replace the axles in order to get one with a flange so that you can mount brake assemblies. If you do have them then you can use the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA. These brake assemblies are self-adjusting so once you complete the initial brake bedding process you won't have to adjust the brakes again. From there you'll need a hub/drum...
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• Replacement Breakaway Kit For a Defender 2 System on a 2021 Big Tex 60EC Trailer
  While I was unable to confirm who manufacturers the Defender 2 brake away system on your 2021 Big Tex 60EC. I do agree that the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802346 does look identical minus the decal and they have the same wiring and mounting locations.
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• Can You Disconnect Alarm on Bright Way BW94FR
  Hey Mark, There is not a way to manually disconnect the alarm function from the # BW94FR breakaway, as it is a feature of the unit. So the alarm can't be disconnected, and if you have it on the inside of your enclosed trailer, I think I would just switch to one without that alarm, the Bright Way # 3802346.
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• Parts Needed To Add Brakes To A 2023 Homesteader 6' x 12' Enclosed Trailer
  Hey Dillon, The part number you gave me unfortunately doesn't come back to anything I can look up but I can still list out what you'd need to add brakes to your trailer. The first thing you'll want to check is if your axles have a brake mounting flange for the assemblies to bolt to. If it doesn't have one you'll need to either have one welded to each spindle or have the axles replaced. Because these require a specific jig to weld onto the axle it's typically more expensive to weld on...
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• Complete Replacement Wiring Setup for Lights and Brakes on a Trailer
  Hey Jeff. We have all of those parts, and I have listed them below, but no there is no one and done kit for a 20' farm trailer's brakes and lights. 7-Way Connector and Junction Box - 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 6' Long item # H20044 and Trailer Wiring Junction Box item # 38656 Breakaway Kit - Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Battery item # 3802346 Brake Wire - Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot item # 10-2-1 Butt Connectors...
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