Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load

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Simple, push-to-test button lets you check the charge on the battery in this breakaway kit. Complete kit brings your trailer to a safe stop if it separates from your vehicle. Built-in charger automatically charges battery while trailer is connected. Great Prices for the best trailer breakaway kit from Bright Way. Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load part number 3802308 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit - 3802308

Features:

Breakaway system activates your trailer's electric brakes if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle
- Brakes receive signal to activate when cable detaches from switch
Built-in charger automatically charges battery while connected to tow vehicle
Push-to-test button lets you check the battery's state of charge
- LED lights indicate current battery status
  - Green = fully charged
  - Yellow = charging
  - Red = recharge needed
Top-loading case is easy to access from above
Durable, plastic case protects the battery from the elements
- Rubber O-ring seal keeps out moisture
12-Volt, sealed lead-acid battery is rechargeable
Wire loom neatly contains and protects wires
Switch and battery box install on trailer frame - drilling required
- Hardware not included
Convenient wiring diagram is printed on box
Kit includes breakaway switch, 1-amp charger, 5-amp-hour battery, battery box, wiring, and wire loom

Specs:

Application: single-axle or tandem-axle trailers with electric braking systems
Breakaway cable length: 4'
Charger amperage: 1 amp
Battery:
- Capacity: 5 amp-hours
- Voltage: 12V
Battery box dimensions: 4-3/4" long x 6" wide x 4-7/8" tall
1-Year limited warranty

Note: A breakaway system is required by law in most states for trailers that are equipped with electric brakes and have a GTW of at least 3,000 lbs.

2308 Bright Way Group (BWG) Trailer Break Away System with Switch, 12V 5Ah Battery, and 1 Amp Charger - Top Load

Replaces Bright Way 3802307

Compare to Tekonsha 20020, 50-85-313, PS50-85-320, and Hopkins 20400

Customer Satisfaction Score:

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222 reviews

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by: Jacques 06/22/2022

The battery was fully charged when it arrived and still fully charged a couple of months later when I finally got around to installing it. Works as expected. The lanyard for the breakaway switch is pretty long (50",) so I installed it as far back as I could on the trailer frame.

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Jacques One Year Later

4/11/2023

Great. I have not needed the breakaway controller. I have noticed the battery holds a charge for a long time, so even though I don’t use the tailer for months at a time, it stays charged and gets topped off when I use the trailer.

by: 8ball 01/27/2025

The only disappointment - original est arrival was on a Friday before deep freeze temps hit my area only to be revised to Tuesday in the middle of single digit temps. No biggie for some but uncomfortable for Virginia folks. Kit arrived complete with the battery fully charged. Once the daytime highs shot above 40 deg, it took about 30 minutes to remove the old Breakaway kit and install the new. Original mounting holes from the factory Aluma kit matched the Bright Way battery box perfectly. Tandem brakes on 16' trailer are good to go.

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by: John 08/21/2026

Well made product and fast shipping very helpful staff

by: Jason 06/23/2026

Great product. Excellent price and fast shipping

by: Stefano 10/05/2026 One Year Later

Great solid product! Great customer ser

by: Mark 12/24/2025

I received my bright way trailer breakaway kit three days early. That was great. I haven’t put the kit on yet but delivery was quick and I do appreciate that.

by: Slashsplat, 05/14/2025

Well made. Installed easily.

Brooke M.

5/14/2025

Computer software and breakaway kits alike, those two qualities are fundamental :) What kind of set up do you have this installed on?

Slashsplat One Year Later

5/15/2026

After a year, the kit is working fine. It is constantly powered from a local battery on the trailer so the internal battery is constantly charged. The large battery has a 100w solar panel on it.

Claire H.

5/15/2026

@Slashsplat That's a great idea charging the battery with solar panel system! Thank you for you update :)

by: David E. 07/31/2026

This looks like good equipment. It’s complete, so that’s a bonus.

by: Shawn 07/13/2026

Very pleased, though I wish the housing holes matched the Hopkins unit.

by: Casey 08/11/2025 One Year Later

This breakaway kit is effective and does exactly what I need it to do. Happy with the results one year out.

by: Marvin 08/12/2025 One Year Later

Excellent choice in backup brake battery kits for trailers. Easy to install and works!

by: James 09/27/2025

All the products are what was described and at a reasonable cost. Arrived in the time that was expected. Would recommend them.

by: Vince 07/27/2022 One Year Later

First things first. Love your company! Keep up the great work. etrailer has been my go to site for all my trailer needs. As for the break away kit. I got a used inclosed trailer and it had a very large truck battery inside the trailer with a very large hole in the floor for the trailer breakaway system. An eye sore to say the least and very much in my way. I was shopping around etrailer site found the Bright way breakaway system. Watched the review about it. Did not think it would work for my two axle brake system. Ordered it anyway. Installed on outside of trailer. Did all this after installing new brakes. Did a test and I could not get the wheels to turn with trailer off the ground as well as doing a test with the trailer on my truck and the breakaway system worked and held the truck in place. Bottom line is the system does it job for a small battery. Love the system. It is small, can be placed almost anywhere, and again does its job. Only issue I had with it was the two screws that hold the cover closed started to rust after the first time it got wet. I replace them with better ones.

by: Frank d 02/10/2026

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Gwendolyn Y.

2/12/2026

Awesome set up, Frank. Looks like a race car loaded up on the trailer?

by: Michael 06/26/2025

Order arrived earlier than expected - Customer service was great on the phone and product selection was very good - videos were also informative and help in my selection

by: Charles 09/19/2023 One Year Later

I bought a used trailer and its breakaway was in rough shape with a dead battery. This kit was easy to install and has been working great.

by: Barry 10/04/2025 One Year Later

I retrofitted my utility trailer with this kit and it worked perfectly easy installation!

by: Dan 01/12/2026

you where good

by: Donald 09/16/2024 One Year Later

I wired it up to recharge off of the house battery in the trailer, I put the wiring in the old battery box. Now it's easy test, easy re-charge. It took a while to get it but well worth the wait.

by: Larry 03/16/2025

Nice replacement for my trailer. Easy to install. Nice wiring diagram on top of unit.

by: Richard 07/12/2023

First off my 20' trailer I bought is only 2 years old, I tried every place in town and no one had a breakawway kit to match mine, all they said it was an old style. Got on computer found etrailer got the best cudtomer service and was able to get full demension, was an exact match, hooked it up and is working great.

by: Mario 03/24/2025

I suggest if you’re in the trailer industry and have a business don’t buy from this company, they have a date that it’s supposed to come and it’s a joke, I ordered it on Saturday 22nd and was supposed to be here on the 25th which it tomorrow. It’s still in Utah. So if you run a trailer business and need parts asap you’re better off buying from AMAZON OR YOUR LOCAL TRAILER STORE. Again DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY THEYRE FULL OF IT. This is disappointing especially when you rely on them, and they let you down. Don’t do it, again don’t do it. The only way I’ll take my review down is if I receive it by tomorrow the 25th.

by: Forrest 08/22/2019

Mounted fine and works as intended. Coated terminals on battery with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion because the battery box isn't water tight. Otherwise great product for the price.

by: Chad 11/11/2021

Purchased because this is what my trailer had before and I didnt want to rework the mounting or wiring. This setup is good for about 4-5 years. The labeling and film over the buttons does not stand up to UV rays very well and came off almost immediately, letting water into the enclosure. It seems like the circuitboard for the charger is mostly water resistant and the battery box drains well enough. Serviceable average grade kit.

by: TJ 09/30/2019

The breakaway box works great and was easy to install. The directions were clear. Shipping was fast. Great product and company!

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