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• Adding Brakes To A 1998 Starcraft Pop Up Camper
  I am happy to help set you up Rafael. In order to add brakes to your 1998 Starcraft pop up camper, the axle must have a brake flange attached behind the hub assembly on each side. If the current axle does not have a brake flange you can either replace the axle entirely, or you can have a brake flange welded to the axle. Generally replacing the axle is our preferred method, since welding on brake flanges requires special equipment and it can be expensive. If you want to look into replacing...
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• Can Trailer Breakaway Kit Be Installed Into Junction Box for Cleaner Connections
  Sure, if you want to install the breakaway kit through the junction box, you would just need to make the connections that would normally run to the wiring harness, into the respective terminals inside the junction box. While we don't have a video to show how this is done, you can use the attached diagram that I've put together for you. For a junction box, I recommend part # 38656 and for a breakaway kit, I recommend the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger...
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• How To Wire the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit
  In regards to the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # C52042, the blue wire on the breakaway switch will be run to the brake output circuit and the black wire to a constant 12 volt power source. The blue wire on the battery box will also will be run brake output circuit, the red wire to a 12 volt power source, and the white wire to a ground.
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• Mounting Hole Pattern of Curt C52042 Push to Test Trailer Break Away System Battery Box
  I had one of the # C52042 push to test break away kits pulled from inventory, and found that the bolt pattern of the # C52042 measures 5-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches. I've linked though our in-stock systems and haven't found a push to test break away kit with the same 3 x 4-1/2 bolt pattern as the # C52040. However, since the # C52042 is larger, you could simply fasten it to the trailer frame by drilling through the bottom of the battery box, if you're reluctant to drill new mounting holes into...
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• Comparing Trailer Breakaway Switch Kits
  Some different brand names of trailer breakaway kits do originate from a common source, and this is also true for items like jacks, landing gear and steps. There really is not a lot to distinguish one from another, since their component parts are virtually identical: a battery, a box, a charger and a switch. The one part that can make a difference is the battery itself. A higher output battery can power brakes on more axles. Hopkins Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit # 20400 can handle 1 or...
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• How To Wire the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit C52042
  In regards to the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # C52042 (52042), the blue wire on the breakaway switch will be run to the brake output circuit and the black wire to a constant 12 volt power source. The blue wire on the battery box will also will be run brake output circuit, the red wire to a 12 volt power source, and the white wire to a ground. Unfortunately, we do not create any of the wiring diagrams for Curt as they are the manufacturers.
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• Troubleshooting Install of Curt Breakaway Kit on Trailer Where Brake Lock Up
  Since your trailer doesn't use standard colors for it's wiring for lighting and braking you are going to have to wire in the breakaway kit # C52042 by function instead of by color. I won't be able to tell you which color is which on your trailer as you'll have to determine that by either tracing the wiring or using a jumper wire from a car battery to first determine all of the functions. So the red wire of the # C52042 needs to connect to the 12 volt accessory circuit of your trailer wiring....
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• How To Move A Trailer With A Dead Breakaway Battery
  On most breakaway kits such as the Hopkins Brake Master part # HM20001, you will not need to cut or splice any of the wires to move the trailer with a dead battery. If your power supply is not active, then the only effect is that the breakaway system will not send power to your trailer's brakes in a breakaway situation thus allowing for free movement of the trailer. Even if the battery is dead, the brake controller will still allow you to activate your trailer's brakes To prevent further...
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• Breakaway Kit Not Working Properly and Causing Issues with my Brake Controller
  If I understand correctly when you hit the brakes in your truck the trailer brakes work fine. Then if you pull the pin on the breakaway switch the trailer brakes do not work and will not work again even using the truck until you put the pin back in the breakaway switch. If this is the case there is a wiring problem with your breakaway kit the main trailer brake wire should run directly to the brakes and the breakaway kit should only be spliced into that. It sounds as though the trailer...
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• Where to Attach Cable for Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit
  The most common method for attaching the cable for a breakaway kit like the Curt Push-To-Test # C52042 that you referenced is feeding it through the safety chain loop on the trailer hitch. The warning message that you mentioned on the instructions manual caught me a little off guard so I called my contact at Curt and he actually said that "mounting hooks" in that statement refer to the hooks on the safety chains themselves. He said that the cable can absolutely be connected to the tow...
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• Can Roadmaster Diode Be Installed to Prevent Curt Breakaway Battery From Draining Onboard Battery
  Thanks for all of the information about what you're experiencing with the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # C52042. I'll address your questions in the order you asked them: 1 - The built-in battery charger that comes with the breakaway kit will prevent it from overcharging. 2 - Using the Roadmaster Single Park Light Diode # RM-690 is an excellent way to prevent back feeding like that you mentioned. 3 - The application is pretty simple and effective so there isn't anything else...
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• Is Bright Way 3802311 Trailer Break Away Kit Compatible with Triple Axle Trailers
  According to Curt, their # C52042 Trailer Breakaway Kit is compatible with single, tandem or tri axle trailers. I've inked to a product demonstration video that you might find helpful.
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• Does Charging Battery of Curt Breakaway Kit # C52042 Take a Long Time
  To charge a battery through the 12 volt accessory circuit of a vehicle and trailer wiring does take some time. If the battery was in a pretty low state of discharge it would not surprise me that it's still charging. If you wanted to charge the battery quickly you'd need a charger that plugs into a wall outlet like the part # CTEK56353.
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• Trailer Breakaway Kit that Can be Used with Tandem Axle Trailer
  Hey Bryce, the Curt breakaway kit part # C52042 would work great on your dual axle flat bed trailer. This kit is rated for up to three brake axles so your tandem axle setup would work great.
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• What Breakaway Device Do You Recommend for My 2021 Jayco Travel Trailer?
  As far as the cables/plugs that come with breakaway systems, they are virtually universal for trailers. As far as a great breakaway system for your 2020 Hay Flight 29RKS, the breakaway options depend on where you want to mount the switch. For the best options, I recommend the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery # 3802308 (top loading) or the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # C52042 (side loading). Both of...
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• Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit Access Lid Orientation
  The Curt Trailer Breakaway Kit # C52042 is a side load design and only intended for that orientation. You will want to use Curt Trailer Breakaway Kit # C52044 for your application to have the access lid facing up.
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• Best Breakaway Kit with Push To Test Feature for Triple Axle Trailer
  I do have an option for you but the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger part # 20099 is only rated for use on single and tandem axle trailers. For a breakaway kit that is rated for use on triple axle trailers you will want to use the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger part # C52042. The Curt breakaway kit as the title suggests also has a built-in push to test feature as well as a side load battery box just like the Hopkins...
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• Determining Correct Components To Replace Hydraulic Surge Brakes W/ Electric Brakes
  I would be happy to help! Based on the information of your current hub and drum assembly using Braking Assemblies # T1878800 and Grease Seal # 168233 that tells me that your axle more than likely uses standard 3500lb hub and drum assemblies. You will need to confirm this by removing one of your hubs and look for the bearing numbers stamped in the face of each bearing as shown in the included picture of the # L44649. If your bearings are worn to the point that you cannot read the bearing...
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• Should Breakaway Switch be Wired to Auxiliary Battery
  It sounds like your breakaway switch is wired to your auxiliary battery, which is not something that should be done, and can explain the backfeeding (which also should not be occurring). So what you will need, and something that is required by law in many states, is a breakaway kit with its own dedicated battery: - Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # C52042 I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of this kit.
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• Is There a Curt Soft Trac Breakaway Kit that Has Battery Charge Indicator
  If you are looking for a similar trailer breakaway kit that has a built in charger and tester we have the Curt part # C52042 which will show you when it's charging and charged but the part # C52040 that you referenced does not have this feature.
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• Breakaway Kit and Wiring Needed To Connect Brakes On a Utility Trailer and Brake Controller 2012 Ram
  First you will need a Trailer Breakaway Kit # C52042. This will include a breakaway battery and breakaway switch. As long as you still have the 7-way # HM20048 and a Junction Box # 38656 still on your trailer you will only need 12 Gauge Wire # 12-1-1 to run from the junction box to the brake assemblies. If you are missing anything else from the trailer please let me know and I can point you in the correct direction. Be sure to inspect the brakes as there could be something wrong with them...
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• Replacement Breakaway Switch for Trailer Breakaway System
  Yes the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # C52042 would work as a replacement breakaway switch replacement but it comes with probably more components than you'd need if you only need the switch. Instead you could use the part # 420000 which is a universal switch that can basically fit any system. This would wire in exactly like your current switch. Either wire can be used as the power or ground.
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• Determining If Electric Trailer Brakes Can Be Added to 2021 Anvil 6 x 12 Cargo Trailer
  I would be happy to help. To add electric trailer brakes to the 2021 Anvil 6' x 12' Cargo Trailer you mentioned you will need to do is verify that behind the idler hub is a brake mounting flange as shown in the included picture. If one is there brakes can be added pretty easily, and if one is not there brakes can still be added, but it will be a bit more work. If no brake mounting flange is installed you will need to have one installed. I was able to find that the Anvil 6' x 12' includes...
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• Could One Trailer Breakaway Kit be Used on Several Fifth Wheel Trailers
  Breakaway kits aren't really designed to move from trailer to trailer easily. They are designed for a permanent install. Since nearly all areas will require a breakaway kit to be installed on the trailer the best solution would be to install a breakaway kit like the part # C52042 on all of the trailers. It'll also save you a lot of time trying to swap the kits each time you have to tow a different vehicle.
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