Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Side Load

Item # BW94FR

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Incident Crisis Unit signals your trailer's lights to flash when the breakaway cable detaches from the switch. This complete kit brings your trailer to a safe stop by activating the brakes if the trailer completely separates from the tow vehicle. Great Prices for the best trailer breakaway kit from Bright Way. Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Side Load part number BW94FR 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 - BW94FR

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
ICU system causes trailer lights to flash to alert other motorists in the case of a disconnect
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
Side-loading case is easy to access from the side
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: 0.5 amps
Battery:
- Capacity: 5 amp-hours
- Voltage: 12V
Battery box dimensions: 3-3/4" long x 6" wide x 5" 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.

Superior Safety for Trailer Breakaway

Bright Way Group's patented ICU provides an additional level of protection if your trailer disconnects from your vehicle while towing by signaling the trailer lights to flash. This way, other motorists will be alerted of the upcoming hazard of your disconnected trailer.

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Customer Satisfaction Score:

96% were satisfied with this product

4% of customers were not satisfied

Too difficult to install
Arrived Damaged
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4% of customers were not satisfied

Too difficult to install
Arrived Damaged
Wrong item was ordered

Customer Reviews

Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Side Load - BW94FR

Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (13 Customer Reviews)

Order: Incident Crisis Unit signals your trailer's lights to flash when the breakaway cable detaches from the switch. This complete kit brings your trailer to a safe stop by activating the brakes if the trailer completely separates from the tow vehicle.

by: Owen 06/12/2023

Very nice product

by: Michael 04/19/2021

This unit works great! Once I reviewed the wiring diagram carefully and recognized that wire colors did not control how to hook things up, and that you had to make sure of the wire functions on the plug side, hookup was a snap. However, this kit has the ICU unit which is supposed to cause trailer lights to flash in event of disconnect, but the wiring diagram does not have any diagram for the extra wire which controls the ICU. In addition, no wiring diagram on the etrailer site shows what to do with that wire. I hooked it up to the marker lights of the trailer, but when I test the unit, no lights flash. I suggest etrailer add instructions for this connection on its site.

by: Pelicanpirate09/13/2021 One Year Later

Works as it's supposed to. Hope ne er need it for feal.

by: Derrick02/22/2022

Works great and the price was super awesome for what you get.

by: Cody 06/27/2023

by: Alvin 06/06/2023

by: Mark 10/11/2021

Great Product

by: Delbert 10/06/2023

by: David 02/25/2023

by: Sherry 03/23/2021

by: Edwin 02/11/2023

by: Gary 03/17/2021

by: Bart 01/05/2022

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Will Charger For Bright Way Break Away Battery BW94FR Overcharge Battery On Long Trips?
No, the battery charger included with the Bright Way Breakaway Battery # BW94FR will not overcharge the battery no matter how far you drive. It is designed to allow the battery to fully charge, and then keep it there without damaging the battery.
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Can Case/Charger be Replaced on Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit
There are replacement parts for the Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery part # BW94FR but the case/charger is not one of them. Therefore, if you want to upgrade you'd be looking at an entire new system but as the case and charger are the bulk of the kit, you aren't wasting much money. Furthermore, not all breakaway batteries fit in this case so you need to be sure you're using the one that comes with.
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Does Blue Wire of Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit go to Battery Inside Box
Yes, the blue wire of the Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery # BW94FR does run to the positive post of the battery inside the box. It draws power from the battery to activate the trailer brakes in event the breakaway switch was pulled.
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Can Pigtail Wiring be Added to Bright Way Charger BW94FR for Charging When Parked
It wouldn't be a problem to run a pigtail off of the positive and negative wires of the Bright Way battery charger # BW94FR so that you can charge it when easily when not being towed. That wouldn't affect anything at all. A replacement box is not available at this time.
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Should Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit be Charged Initially
It would be a good idea to charge the Brightway kit part # BW94FR once you get it and then periodically when it is stored. To do that you would want to connect the black wire of the kit to the positive clamp and the white to the ground.
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Wiring Diagrams for Installing Bright Way Trailer Breakaway ICU Kit # BW94FR
The lid of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway ICU Kit with 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Battery, Charger, and Wire Loom # BW94FR that you referenced has a wiring diagram shown that details how it wires. Not seen is there is a single wire that runs up to running light circuit for the alarm. This a standard style of breakaway kit that would install like any other similar option. I also attached a second picture that shows a more detailed wiring diagram plus a review video for the kit and a link to a help...
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Why Does The Alarm On My Bright Way BW94FR Go Off Every Time I Park And Turn Truck Off
The alarm on the Bright Way # BW94FR is designed to go off whenever the trailer is disconnected. So as soon as it no longer senses power from the 7 way plug on your truck, it will activate the alarm. It sounds like the 7 way plug on your truck only has a hot 12v with the key in, and does not have 12v with the truck turned off. In which case, this will happen every time you remove the key. This is a feature of the Incident Crisis Unit signals on your breakaway box. You will have to press...
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Does Bright Way Push-to-Test Breakaway Kit Work on Boat Trailer
Yes, the Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Side Load # BW94FR can be used on a boat trailer. I do recommend ensuring you put it at the front of the trailer and not submerging it, however, just as with any electrical component.
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Installation Location for the Bright Way Push to Test Breakaway Kit
Yes, you can bolt the Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit item # BW94FR to a flat surface to install it. I have attached an installation video to walk you through the process.
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Replacement Breakaway Kit Recommendation for Bright Way Group 2327
The Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit BW94FR has actually been discontinued so the best Bright Way Group replacement for you is the Kit # 3802308. I'm not sure what the mounting bolt pattern is for your 2327 but for the 3802308 the mounting holes are spaced 5-11/16" apart horizontally and 1-5/16" apart vertically so you can compare that to what you currently have.
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Wiring Connections For Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit # BW94FR
I have added an image below for the Bright Way Push-to-Test ICU Trailer Breakaway Kit # BW94FR as well as an installation video that is also very helpful. Here is where all the wires will connect from both the battery box and the breakaway switch. Battery Box White- Ground Wire(white) Red- 12 Volt Charge Line(red or black wire) Blue- Breakaway Blue Wire Black- Running Lights(brown wire) Breakaway Blue- Battery Box Blue Wire Black- Trailer Brake Wire(blue or black wire) Four of the...
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Replacement Breakaway Switch For A Brightway Group Trailer Breakaway Battery
To replace the breakaway switch for your Brightway Group Breakaway Battery you'll just need the Replacement Breakaway Switch for Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kits # 3802348. This is going to come with 4' of wire that you can run out to the battery and junction box, but you could honestly just cut most of it off and splice it right in where your wiring is now to save time and labor. You'll want to use some heat shrink butt connectors # DW05744-5 to protect your connections though.
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Options to Keep Trailer Battery Topped Off When Parked
You could mount a solar panel on the roof of your trailer which we have kits for and that can keep the battery topped off when it is parked. We have kits with lower wattage like the part # MA36JR which is a 60 watt kit or higher like the part # RED45VR which is a 200 watt setup.
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Wiring The Brakeaway Switch On The Bright Way Brakeaway Kit BW94FR
The Black wire coming from the breakaway switch would run to your junction box and connect to your brake wire terminal (this should be blue or black). The blue wire coming from the switch would go to the blue wire on the battery box. As far as connecting the wire you can use crimp connectors or better yet heat shrink connectors like #DW05745-5. We can provide these of course, or you should be able to find them at any hardware or electrical supply store. I have included a picture of a...
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