Breakaway system with built-in charger is designed to bring a trailer safely to a stop by activating its electric brakes should it become disconnected while being towed. Push-button tester lets you know if the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
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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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (115 Customer Reviews)
Breakaway system with built-in charger is designed to bring a trailer safely to a stop by activating its electric brakes should it become disconnected while being towed. Push-button tester lets you know if the rechargeable battery is fully charged.I have a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel, towing a 2017 Pinnacle 36FBTS 5th. wheel. The Pinnacle has a standard drum braking system. On a long trip this year I cracked both rotors on my truck from over heating related to the Pinnacle's drum brakes failing to fully provide proper stopping. I decided no more, and after much review I replaced the factory drum brakes with the Kodiak Discbrake system. (my first time ever doing something like this) In addition, one of the key items for me was a way not to replace my on-board factory trailer brake controller, (did not want to use an aftermarket product, that would diminish the interior look ) thus I also added the control Adapter Module that enabled me to use the factory installed brake controller. With all this change I decided to also go ahead and add a separate brake away battery. Everything I just described are shown in the attached photos. I found eTrailer extremely helpful in answering questions, although I did not have a lot of questions since their online videos proved most helpful. All parts of the Kodiak system worked fantastic following a 2500 mile trip. The improved braking is superior, and I did not need to replace my on board controller, but continued to use it by installing the control adapter. The disc brake picture is one of the disc brakes that I examined following our trip...all in perfect shape with everything working great for the entire trip.
I have received all my parts in a very timely manner. The product s were exactly what they were advertised as and the installation went well. Prices were very reasonable and was shipping. Hopkins 7 way molded tral. Conn. Trailer light kit part # I forgot #mcl86ab clearance lights #38656 junction box #50-85--313 tekonsha breakaway.
Everything worked great. I was refurbishing a 1985 Hudson utility trailer. I have attached a picture of the finished product. Thank you for all your great products and support.
Item arrived with battery leaking so I could not use. etrailer rep resolved the problem fast with a total refund. Note this was not a vendor, rather a supplier problem. I was completely satisfied.
Charles D - 05/30/2020A top notch product that works well and is priced right. Thanks etrailer!
Nice kit that provides what you need for a break away system. Note that it comes with a switch -- you don't need to buy a separate one (as I did, ahem). Mounts easily enough. I kinda wish the wires had been longer and the box was waterproof (or look like it would readily survive a rogue wave), but I just extended the wires myself and I'll be careful around water :)
It was time to replace the existing, well worn breakaway controller and switch on my 28' enclosed tag trailer. The original controller's battery was dead, the wiring was suspect, and it didn't have the charging or test features the Tekonsha does. It took about an hour to install, as I had to replace some old wiring. Without any fuss, it all went together quite simply, and I can test the system very easily with the push of a button.
Product arrived quickly and was as described. One feature I especially liked is the light indicating that the device is being charged when 7-way connector is plugged into the tow vehicle. Included installation instructions were same as on the etrailer website and were not very useful. Wiring diagrams for other than the breakaway device itself were difficult to decipher. The installation video on the etrailer website, however, was easy to follow and left nothing unanswered.
Smokymb - 07/04/2018This thing was easy to install, it rarely shows low and when it does, it charges right up. Great product and very affordable.
Carlos A - 02/18/2021Thank you for your review. I recommend looking at the instructions to find the helpful hints on how to maximize the life of the battery. It is on the first page in the second column. https://www.towingproducts.net/Application/support/instructions/N50-85-313.pdf
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Sierra K - 2/19/2021Works like a charm The braking system performs flawlessly. As always ...... y’all have the best selection of quality products
This product was just received, but it appears to be well made. Instructions were very clear, however I would suggest marking your trailer wire with colored tape prior to removing the original breakaway battery to avoid confusion. In my case I did not want to drill additional holes in my trailer tongue due to the different configurations of battery box mounts. Angela wit etrailer matched up the hole pattern within a few minutes and solved my issue.
I have bought from etrailer and I'll buy from them again always great service and fast shipping and great products.
Great product. Looks great. Fairly easy to install. If using a junction box with this product you need to remember to hook one of the leads from the break away switch to the black wire as described. The other wire hooks to the blue break wire. At first I hooked to the blue from my truck, the blue from this battery pack, and the blue going to my brakes. After several hours of trying to figure out the error it threw on my brake contoller in my truck I took it to a trailer place where they had to do some trouble shooting of their own. They found that the lead from the break away switch needed to be spliced into the blue wire going to my brakes after the junction box to make it work properly. It can't be on the same terminal as the battery pack. Other than this little issue it has been great, hopefully I never need to find out how well it works on a run-a-way trailer!
The kit was all I needed to replace my old unit. I am happy with the quality of the components. I would have given it 5 stars but the wiring diagram was printed for an electrician not a DIY trailer owner. Thanks
John C - 12/10/2018This a great setup for the breakaway system. Easy to install and works like a champ!
I can only give this rating on the quality of the hardware because I never want to have to use it! Overall the product is well made with quality hardware components, a more than adequate sealed battery that came fully charged, and what appears to be 12AWG wiring where it needs to be to do the job the unit is intended for (lock the breaks in case of a breakaway). I bought this unit because I have a Tekonsha Brake Controller and I wanted to stay within the same product line.
The Tekonsha breakaway kit was easy to install thanks to the great step by step video from etrailer. Everything seems to be working fine and I believe this is a very good product at a reasonable price. Thanks etrailer for the great service and fast shipping.
This is a well-made product and was quite easy to install. The directions made the wiring simple. I especially like the test button on the top of the case, which lets you easily check the battery without opening the case. The case is a durable plastic, which allows some flexibility if you need to add another hole or two to match your current mounting bolts. After 3 years of use, the battery and housing have held up fine.
This is a great product. Makes the installation easier and I love the battery monitor feature.
Kenneth - 01/20/2020Using this kit to power the LED interior lighting in my covered motorcycle trailer. Also powers a couple of LED ramp lights that can also function as backup lights when connected to the tow vehicle. Works like a charm! Thanks eTrailer, for the large selection of trailer parts and accessories... and the fast delivery.
Ray H - 01/23/2015This was a great buy with the battery & charger included. If your main battery is dead this one keeps your breakaway switch active. You need this while transporting your trailer from your winter location to your summer storage area.
Works great, mostly easy to install, usual issue with wiring instructions being somewhat unclear to anyone other than an electrical engineer. If you are replacing an existing unit, you wont have any problem figuring out the wiring. Service from etrailer, as always is excellent
This product surprised me. The product is of higher quality that I expected and too good for the trailer it was purchased for! I would up swapping this unit into my enclosed trailer and taking the factor- installed unit from that for my open trailer! Etrailer is my go-to for all my trailering needs.
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