Installation of Trailer Breakaway Kit for Electric Trailer Brakes on Boat Trailer
Updated 12/01/2020 | Published 11/28/2020
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
On a boat trailer that was converted to electric brakes, how are the brakes applied if the trailer breaks away from the tow vehicle ? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
asked by: Cam
Expert Reply:
On a boat trailer with electric brakes you will use a breakaway kit. If you don't already have one, I recommend the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load # 20400 which you will want to mount above the level you will immerse the trailer, This plug with cable will pull the plug when the trailer disconnects will then allow the backup battery to apply power to the electric trailer brakes. I've attached a help article to further explain and show installation.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 5,200 lbs
- Q&A: What is Most Common Leaf Spring Length for 3,500 and 5,200 lb Trailer Axles
- Shop: 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Q&A: What Size Bearing Buddy to Use with etrailer 5200 lb Axle e75SR
- Search Results: bearing buddy
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2441SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Q&A: Recommended Axle Upgrade for a 4,400 lb Lippert Axle
- Q&A: Can Trailer Axle with Electric Brakes 89" Long - 5,200 lbs Be Ordered with Overslung Spring Seats
- Shop: U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 7-1/16" Long U-Bolts
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Q&A: Availability Of 5 On 5-1/2 Hubs For A 5.2K Or 6K Axle
- Search Results: electric trailer brakes
- Search Results: 5k axle
- Search Results: electric trailer brake controller
- Search Results: axle
- Search Results: 7 pin trailer plug
- Shop: Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 6 on 5-1/2 - 86-1/2" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Shop: Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Search Results: boat trailer parts
- Q&A: What Does a Trailer Tire Load Range Mean
- Q&A: Converting Trailer from Surge Brakes to Electric Brakes
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: How to Adjust Your Trailer Brakes | The Ultimate Guide
- Article: Testing Trailer Brake Magnets for Proper Function
- Article: Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Article: Trailer Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes: Making the Decision
- Article: Adding Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brakes