Does a Breakaway Battery Kit Need a Fuse Installed In-Line on the Brake Circuit?
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 05/07/2025
Question:
2022 Keystone Aspen Trail 25BH. Should I put a fuse inline with my breakaway trailer brakes, and if so how many amps?
asked by: Rich O
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Expert Reply:
Hey Rich, thanks for reaching out!
You will want to have your breakaway battery kit, like the Bright Way # 3802308, directly to your trailer brakes without a fuse in-line. Reason being that if your fuse should go out then the breakaway kit wouldn't be able to activate the brakes in an emergency situation.
Hopefully that clears things up for you. Do you already have a breakaway battery kit?
expert reply by:
Jon G
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Breakaway Battery Kit Wiring Diagram
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- Push-to-Test
- Electric
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- 48 Inch Long
- Bright Way
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Jon G.
9/29/2025
Hey Rich, did the information about not needing a fuse for your breakaway trailer brakes help with your setup? I'm asking because your experience could be useful for others in a similar situation.