Can Switch of Bright Way Breakaway Kit be Submerged

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Im mounting the Bright Way Breakaway kit to my sailboat trailer. Can the breakaway switch be immersed in water? If not, do you have other suggestions where the switch can be mounted? Thank you.

asked by: Craig E

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Hey Craig, yes the switch of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger # 3802346 that you referenced can be submerged when launching your boat and it will be fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Craig E.

11/7/2025

Thank you. You have made my project much simpler.

Jameson C.

11/10/2025

@CraigE Glad to help!

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