Is There A DOT Regulation For The Strength Of Carabiners In A Brakeaway System?

Published 08/25/2023

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Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable w/ Plunger Pin - 4' Long

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Question:

Is the carabiner used with this item DOT approved? Is there a DOT requirement for the Carabiner?

asked by: Joseph W

Expert Reply:

I am not aware of any type of DOT regulation regarding the strength of a carabiner on a brakeaway system. We install brakeaway systems like the # FA80-01-2204 here at our shop in Missouri very frequently and this has never come up as an issue. In general, the only regulation for a brakeaway is that it must be sufficient to apply the trailer brakes for at least 15 minutes if pulled. All of the brakeaway cables and carabiners we carry will be of sufficient strength for this purpose.

expert reply by: Jesse M