Can Trailer Breakaway Battery Be Mounted on It's Side
Updated 03/24/2015 | Published 03/22/2015
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Trailer brake battery. Can it be installed on its side??
asked by: Dan C
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you are using a breakaway kit like the Hopkins Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit # 20099 that features a sealed battery in an enclosure then you can mount it sideways if that is a better mounting solution on your trailer. We do often see trailers with their breakaway battery installed in this way. If your kit does not use a sealed battery or if it does not have a protective case for the battery you might want to check the manufacturer's instructions for any cautions about how that particular kit should be installed.
We do offer a battery box # HM20120, which is a replacement for the Engager kit, as well as others for Tekonsha, such as parts # TK2051, # 34420215 and # TK2018.
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Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Battery - Side Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- LED Indicator
- Electric
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- 48 Inch Long
- Hopkins
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