Where to Attach Cable for Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit
Updated 02/05/2019 | Published 02/04/2019
Question:
Installation instructions for the trailer breakaway kit say: CAUTION: Do not attach the breakaway switch cable to mounting hooks, trailer safety chains or the trailer ball. If we should not attach the breakaway switch cable to any component of the trailer hitch, where can we attach it? Nearby and convenient spots on the vehicle are few.
asked by: Kevin
Helpful Expert Reply:
The most common method for attaching the cable for a breakaway kit like the Curt Push-To-Test # C52042 that you referenced is feeding it through the safety chain loop on the trailer hitch.
The warning message that you mentioned on the instructions manual caught me a little off guard so I called my contact at Curt and he actually said that "mounting hooks" in that statement refer to the hooks on the safety chains themselves. He said that the cable can absolutely be connected to the tow loops on a trailer hitch and is usually what they recommend.
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Curt Trailer Breakaway Kit with Trickle Charger, LED Tester, and 5 Ah Lead Acid Battery - Side Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- Triple-Axle
- LED Indicator
- Electric
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- 51 Inch Long
- CURT
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