Recommended Fastway Coiled Cable Breakaway Cable for 5th Wheel Trailer

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How long of a Fastway breakaway cable is for a fifth wheel?

asked by: Gary G

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You can use either a 4 foot cable like # FA80-01-2140 or a 6 foot cable like # FA80-01-2160. Either will work well on a 5th wheel trailer. Where you mount the breakaway on the trailer will dictate the best location for you to allow trailer turning and also a quick engagement if your trailer were to breakaway from your tow vehicle.

If you don't have the entire assembly, you can use # FA80-00-2040 for the 4 foot cable or # FA80-00-2060 for the 6 foot cable. I've attached an article to assist with installation and function.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) recommends that the trailer break away cable be slightly longer than the safety chains. The logic behind that is that the brakes will apply should the safety chains fail.

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Answer 3

I would recommend that the breakaway cable be cut shorter than the safety chains/cables that way if the trailer were to come uncoupled from the hitch ball it would come to a stop without slamming into the back of the tow vehicle. For a breakaway…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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