Complete Trailer Breakaway Kits and Replacement Parts
Question:
What items do I need to have a proper trailer breakaway kit? Are there kits that include everything?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
A trailer breakaway kit like # 34-285 will apply full power to your electric trailer brakes in the event of the vehicle and trailer suddenly being uncoupled. Such kits consist of a breakaway switch and cable, a breakaway battery and a box to contain the battery. I linked two articles on installing and testing such kits.
I also linked our page for all such kits, such as the popular Hopkins # 20099, and a page showing individual breakaway kit replacement parts.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 Tester
- Hopkins
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Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger and 9 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Dexter
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Replacement 12-Volt Battery for Curt Soft Trac I and II Trailer Breakaway Kits
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- 12V Battery
- CURT
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