Replacement Breakaway Switch for Curt Breakaway Kit

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Need to replace the breakaway switch on a gooseneck. Do any of yours have a long wire lead? The existing is a Curt .

asked by: Merritt E

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Hey Merritt, yes we do have a replacement breakaway switch for the Curt kits with the part # C49BR which happens to be 48 inches. Would that be long enough for you?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

8/7/2025

Hey Merritt, did the 48-inch replacement breakaway switch work out for your gooseneck? I'm curious to know how it fit, as it might help others with similar setups!

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