Recommended Breakaway Kit for Trailer with Eight Electric Brakes
Updated 02/05/2021 | Published 02/03/2021
Question:
Can you please give a recommendation on a trailer breakaway kit for an older equipment trailer with 8 electric brakes? If you need any specific information, please let me know. Thank you!
asked by: Nathan
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you have eight electric brakes, I recommend a heavier-duty breakaway kit that is compatible with quad-axles. You will need one with enough amperage to be able to apply the trailer brakes on full for at least 15 minutes
A great option is the Tekonsha Shur-Set III Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # 2028. This one is top-loading, but you can get the side-loading version # 20005 if you want. This is compatible with trailers that have 1-4 axles.
I attached a review video of this product as well as our faq article on installing breakaway kits below.
