Recommended Battery Size for Breakaway Brake System  

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

In regards to the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #20099, the first issue that you described of the yellow charge light being on even while disconnected from the tow vehicle could either be a short in the circuit board or if…

The Tekonsha Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit #50-85-313 that you referenced includes the small 12V rechargeable battery and charge wires that will be connected to the 12V circuit on the trailer's 7-Way. You could physically use the system with…

Since the light is staying on even when the trailer is disconnected, this would indicate that the light for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, #20099, is drawing power from the break away battery. The box is water resistant but not water proof.…

You do have a very interesting situation. When it comes to aluminum trailers we always defer to the manufacturer whether it is just a utility trailer or an RV trailer like your toy hauler. Aluminum frames can't always withstand the pressure of a…

In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

Using the house battery on your trailer will provide a 12-volt power to a breakaway kit, but is not recommended. A Breakaway Kit, like #50-85-313, is designed to stop a trailer that has come uncoupled from a tow vehicle. This kit relies on the power…

On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…

We recommend 10 gauge wire for the brake output circuit on a trailer like part #10-1-1 which is sold by the foot. I also attached a picture that shows how tandem axle brake assemblies should get wired up.

Malone does offer the 2nd Tier Load Bar System for Malone MicroSport Trailer #MPG474 which measures 50" long and would work with your MicroSport trailer, however these bars are only rated for 100 lbs so you'd be loosing around 400 lbs of…

The 11" CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards like part #CE11350 for blue, part #CE11330 for black, or part #CE11372 for charcoal is recommended for 2x4 bunk boards. It should not overlap but you will need to trim for the…

For 2 boards that are 2x6 and 96 inches long, I recommend the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards - Black - 18' Long x 18" Wide #CE11349. This will allow you to cover your boards completely. That will allow better hold to…