How To Move A Trailer With A Dead Breakaway Battery

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if the battery goes dead and have to move the trailer,what wire do i cut,and will the truck controller still let me use trailer brakes? thanks..2015 chevy silverado 2500 lt 4x4.is tow truck

asked by: Mark I

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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 battery failures, I recommend using the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger part # C52042 as this controller features a built-in charger and self testing system to ensure you are not left without.

I have attached a product video review for you to consider.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Hi Eric; the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger #C52044 will work for your triple axle Kaufmann trailer. This is designed for 1 to 3 axle trailers with electric brakes so triple axle isn't a problem. As long as…

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It sounds like the interior lights on your trailer are powered through the 12 volt circuit on your Ford's 7-way. So, start by testing to make sure that pin is active. On a standard RV style 7-way, this is located at the 1 o'clock position.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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