If Breakaway Switch on Trailer is Left Unplugged with Battery Drain
Published 10/27/2016 >
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I just stored my trailer for a few months and it is a new unit. I also disconnected and stored my battery. But I did not plug my breakaway switch back into my trailer and it will not be put back for a few months since I live a couple of hours away from where I stored it. Will this cause me a problem with the unit since the battery is disconnected. The unit is a 2017 Jayco SLX Flight, 195RB. Thanks,
asked by: Tony D
Expert Reply:
If the battery you disconnected from your trailer is also the battery that powers the breakaway system then having the pin pulled on the switch won't be an issue. If you left the breakaway battery installed on the trailer then the pin being pulled will drain the battery.
If the battery stays totally dead for a few months it would need to be replaced most likely.
We have three replacement breakaway batteries. We have the Curt part # C52023, the Hopkins part # HM20008, and the Tekonsha part # TK2023.
Continue Researching
- Search Results: hitch pins and clips
- Search Results: trailer safety chains
- Search Results: emergency brake switch
- Video: A Closer Look at the Demco Cast Black Trailer Coupler with Adjustable Channel and eZ-Latch
- Search Results: floor jack
- Shop: Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
- Q&A: What Channel Brackets Will Fit The etrailer Cast Trailer Coupler # e88FV
- Shop: Tool Box
- Video: Review of Dexter Axle Emergency Break Away Cable Repair Kit - DX64XR
- Video: All About the Demco Trailer Coupler
- Video: Buyers Products Class 4 Trailer Safety Chain with 1 Clevis Hook Review 337BSC3835
- Video: Best Brake Actuator Options
- Shop: Emergency Break Away Cable Repair Kit for Dexter Axle A-60 Brake Actuators
- Shop: Buyers Products 3/8" x 35" Class 4 Trailer Safety Chain w/ 1 Clevis Hook - 43 Proof
- Search Results: kit only trailer breakaway kit
- Search Results: breakaway
- Search Results: tool box
- Q&A: What Size Hole Saw Is Needed To Install Square D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor ABS69FR To Floor?
- Q&A: Available Document/Certificate Holder For Trailers
- Q&A: Mounting Hole Spacing For Square D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor ABS69FR
- Q&A: Recommended Backing Plate for the Square D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor ABS69FR
- Q&A: How Long Should Break Away Cables Be
- Q&A: Should 4' Cable for Breakaway Kit be Cut Short to Match Length of Safety Chains
- Video: A Closer Look at the Buyers Products Trailer Tongue Toolbox
- Video: Checking Out the Replacement Charger for Curt Soft Trac I and II Trailer Breakaway Kits
- Shop: Buyers Products Underbody Toolbox - Black - 18 x 18 x 24
- Shop: DeeZee Specialty Series Storage Box - Chest Style - Poly Plastic - 10.4 Cu Ft - Black
- Shop: DeeZee Specialty Series Storage Box - Chest Style - Poly Plastic - 3.6 Cu Ft - Black
- Shop: Brophy Swiveling D-Ring Anchors w Backing Plates and Hardware - Bolt-On - 2,000 lbs - Qty 4