How to Wire Battery of Trailer Breakaway Kit
Updated 12/05/2016 | Published 12/03/2016
Question:
I have this kit and replacing. I am sorry to say I forgot to take a pic or watch closely how wiring inside box was connected to battery. Battery is marked clearly + and -. Wires are red and white. Normally red wire is hot and should be attached to +. But, normally ground - is black. So, in this scenario is red + and white - ground? Thanks.
asked by: Dennis
Expert Reply:
In most trailer wiring installations, whether on the vehicle side or the trailer side, the ground runs through a WHITE wire. You can see how to wire your Replacement Breakaway Box # HM20121 by referring to the linked article on breakaway systems.
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Replacement Box with LED Lid for Engager Breakaway Kit
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