How to Disconnect Breakaway Cable from Tow Vehicle

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I have a new 7x14 enclosed trailer,how do i take loose the electric breakaway cord.Its connected to the truck hitch and the triler break away switch.How can i take it loose so i can disconnect from my trailer..

asked by: Ethan

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It's going to depend on how the break away cable is connected to the vehicle. If the cable is looped through a safety chain loop on the hitch, you can unplug the cable from the breakaway switch, detach it from the safety chain loop and plug the breakaway pin back in. If a split ring or quick link like part # 750-3204 is used, disconnect the cable from the split ring or quick link. Pulling the breakaway pin to get the cable off won't hurt anything, just plug it right back in so the battery doesn't get run down.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

You won't want to remove the break away pin from the switch, as this would activate the trailer brakes and run down the break away system's battery. You'll want to remove the cable from the safety chain loop on the vehicle. The easiest…

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Hey Robert! Ideally you're going to get 12V all the way back to the brakes but that typically doesn't happen. What exactly is the issue? Are they not working at all? At 8-9V I would expect them to have most of their functionality to a point…

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The Bulldog Heavy-Duty A-Frame Coupler, #BD44150WH301, does not come with the attachment bolts. I have attached two images showing the bolt pattern measurements and the bolt hole sizes. I would recommend using grade 8 bolts, but grade 5 is acceptable…

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I do have a solution for you, however the Bulldog Square A-Frame Jack referenced in your question will not work well with the Bulldog Heavy-Duty Cast Head Coupler #BD44150WH301. This is because this particular coupler features a 2-1/4 inch diameter…

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We have a bolt-on A-frame trailer coupler rated for 15,000 pounds, #BD44150WH301. It is the only bolt-on A-frame coupler we currently offer. It takes a 2-5/16 inch ball. The hole will accept an industry standard A-frame jack mounting pattern (holes 3…

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Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler #CA-5296H-B is made for weld-on installation. We do have A-frame couplers that bolt on, like #BD44150WH301 and others shown on the linked page, but none of these is a sleeve lock type. Drilling the coupler to allow…

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Answer 10

The overall dimension of the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #C52044 are 6-1/2" long x 4-3/4" wide x 5" tall. I have attached a review video for you which showcases all of these dimensions.

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Answer 11

When using a weight distribution system you will have nearly the same turning ability as you would without a weight distribution system in most cases. The difference is only slight when using a system like the Equal-i-zer #EQ37120ET where other…

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