Recommended Breakaway Kit for Trailer with Eight Electric Brakes
Updated 02/05/2021 | Published 02/03/2021
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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.
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Tekonsha Shur-Set III Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load - Clamp On
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- Triple-Axle
- Quad-Axle
- Tester Not Included
- Electric
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- Tekonsha
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