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Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load

Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load

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Breakaway system is designed to bring a trailer safely to a stop by activating its brakes should it become disconnected while being towed. Built-in charger refuels the included rechargeable battery. Great Prices for the best trailer breakaway kit from Dexter. Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load part number 34-285 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit - 34-285

  • Kit with Charger
  • Top Load
  • Dexter
  • Single-axle
  • Tandem-axle

Breakaway system is designed to bring a trailer safely to a stop by activating its brakes should it become disconnected while being towed. Built-in charger refuels the included rechargeable battery.


Features:

  • Breakaway system activates your trailer's brakes if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle
    • Designed for use with Dexter electric-over-hydraulic brake actuators (K71-650 and K71-651)
  • Built-in charger automatically refuels battery while connected to tow vehicle
  • Top-loading case is easy to access from above
    • Weather-resistant polymer construction protects battery from moisture and debris
  • Lockable lid deters theft (padlock sold separately)
  • Breakaway switch installs on your trailer's frame - drilling is required
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant
  • 12-Volt lead-acid battery is included
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: single- and tandem-axle trailers
  • Case dimensions: 6-5/16" long x 3-3/4" wide x 5-3/4" tall
  • Mounting hole spacing:
    • 7" From center of hole to center of hole horizontally
    • 3" From center of hole to center of hole vertically
  • Battery capacity: 9 amp-hours


Note: A breakaway system is required by law in most states for trailers that are equipped with electric brakes and have a GTW of at least 3,000 lbs.



034-285-00 Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load - 9 amp/hrs





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Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load - 34-285

Average Customer Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars   (21 Customer Reviews)

Breakaway system is designed to bring a trailer safely to a stop by activating its brakes should it become disconnected while being towed. Built-in charger refuels the included rechargeable battery.

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We are an OEM we sell the trailer to the customer and never hear back from them



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I used this unit to pair with the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, as it directly called for a 9mAh backup. This unit works as advertised, and the switch and wiring were easily identified and match the directions that come with the Dexter unit. The only reason I give this unit 4 stars instead of 5 is that it doesn't come with a battery charge indicator, which nearly every other 5mAh unit does. It would be really nice to be able to check the charge of the battery, without having to activate the emergency pull. Just a personal preference, but seems like a missing feature since all the 5mAh options have it.



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The five stars are for etrailer service and shipping. My dexter k71-651 e/h controller and the dexter breakaway 34-285 were well packaged and great shipping lables. A phone call after my online order to confirm mailing address and follow-up e-mail my parcel was on its way. UPS tracking ,my SCC parcel pick-up in port huron michigan and my son crossing the borderI had my parts within 48hrs (duty paid). I would like to follow-up with photos of my installation. The dexter E/H controller and breakaway switch is replacing an vacumm / hydraulic disc brakes on in my yard NEW 1977 31ft airstream trailer, This trailer is replacing my 78 airstream that was gutted by fire with a auto parts store solar panel battery maintaining system. Thats another story. THANKS ALL



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Easy to install and works great.



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Products as described on line. Orders processed and shipped same day as my order. Trailer break away kit wiring instructions not clear, but that is a mfgr issue. etrailer had correct diagram on line with wires correctly identified by color.



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I have never been so happy with the Dexter Product that I have installed. I have told everyone. Thank you so much. Your concern for me as a customer is second to none. Thank you at Dexter for the great design and ease of installing. I own a 4 axel boat trailer with Dexter Elec over Hyd Disc on all 4 wheels. Thank you and hope we all have a safe summer.



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Products are as described and good quality and like the products that e-trailer carries. Shipping was very fast and like the videos a lot that describe many of the items they carry which helps me determine which products to buy based on my needs.



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Used it with the HBA-10 Hydrastar actua tor



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This is not my first order with etrailer I have always had great service and products received as promised.



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Received today have it insralled and works fine. Instructions could be planer.



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Like the product. Everything was with the product when I received it. Diagram was easy to follow to setup the unit.



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Easy to install built to last.



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See what our Experts say about this Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit

  • What is the Purpose of the Black Connection on the Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit # 34-285
    The black piece on the Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit # 34-285 is simply a place where the power wires connect to. It is more of a housing than a connection point really. This kit can be used with trailers that just have electric brakes and not electric-over-hydraulic. If you check out the attached photo you can see how this will install.
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  • Can the Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit be Used with Dexter Electric Brakes
    The # 34-285 Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load will work with with your electric brakes. The installation requires the 12v power connection, the connection to the brake output wire, and the ground wire. I have attached a helpful installation video and article for your reference.
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  • How To Install and Operate Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator
    To install the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, part # K71-650, you would need to install a brake controller that is compatible with a electric over hydraulic brakes and then part # K71-650. To install part # K71-650, you must use at least a 9 amp/hour breakaway kit, like Dexter Breakaway Kit, part # 34-285. To hookup part # K71-650, you will connect the Yellow wire to cold side of breakaway switch, which is the wire that is hot when breakaway occurs. The Black Wire connects...
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  • Will Titan BrakeRite Actuator # T4813102 Work on a 2010 Dodge Ram with a Brake Controller
    The Titan BrakeRite Actuator, part # T4813102, will work with an aftermarket brake controller on your 2010 Dodge Ram towing an Airstream trailer with disc brakes. If you have the factory brake controller on your Dodge Ram you will also need to use the Adapter Module for BrakeRite, part # T4845900. This adapter allows the factory brake controller, which is designed to only work with electric brakes, to be able to communicate with the BrakeRite actuator that is designed for electric-over-hydraulic...
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  • Compatibility of Dexter EOH Brake Actuator K71-651 With Factory Brake Controller on 2015 Ram 2500
    According to my Dexter representative, their # K71-651 Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator is indeed compatible with the factory installed brake controller on your 2015 Ram 2500. I'd also recommend a breakaway kit, part # 34-285.
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  • Troubleshooting EOH Actuator That Will Not Release Brakes
    If your EOH brakes will not disengage the problem could either be mechanical, as in a malfunction with the master cylinder, a clog in the hydraulic lines or broken parts in the brake assemblies themselves. Or it could be electrical in origin, meaning that electrical power is reaching the actuator when it should not. Troubleshooting this type of problem is easiest if you disconnect the trailer and test the tow vehicle and trailer separately. If the brakes release when you unplug the trailer...
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  • HydraStar Actuator Breakaway Kit Option
    If you wanted to order the HydraStar # HBA16 with a breakaway kit you would instead want the part # HS381-9067 which also comes with wiring and a junction box. Otherwise the breakaway battery part # 34-285 would work well as it has more than the needed amp rating.
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  • Can Dexter Breakaway Kit for Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators be Used with Regular Electric Brakes
    Not to worry because you can use breakaway kit # 34-285 with regular electric brakes too. I called Dexter and they confirmed this. So you are good to go you would just omit the electric over hydraulic actuator part of the diagram for installation.
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  • Selecting Breakaway Kit and Replacement Brakes for 8 X 16 Enclosed Trailer
    A trailer breakaway kit such as the Dexter Kit # 34-285 that you referenced should be selected based on the type of brakes on your trailer. If it uses electric-over-hydraulic brakes then the Dexter's higher 9-amp-hour capacity is called for. Your axles' capacity should be indicated on a sticker or plate attached to them. Once you know the axle capacity and type of brakes (electric or hydraulic) you can use the link provided to view our replacement brakes. Filters in the left margin will...
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  • Parts Needed to Add Electric Brakes to a Trailer without Brakes
    Unfortunately your pictures are not working, but you provided me with enough information that I can make a recommendation for you. There are a few different parts you will need to add brakes to your trailer that has a 3500 lb. Dexter Axle. Brake mounting flange (which your axle already has), Spindle which we know because you told me you had a 3,500 lb. Dexter axle, Brake assembly (listed below), Hub and Drum (listed below), Trailer wiring (listed below), Breakaway Kit (listed below) and...
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  • Does Dexter 1600 psi Disc Actuator Require 2 Batteries?
    No. I have never heard of needing 2 breakaway batteries for a single trailer. Because all the systems are rated for 12v, adding a second breakaway battery would only help the battery to hold the brakes longer because it doubles the capacity not the output voltage. Your Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # K71-651 will only use one breakaway battery like # 34-285. If you look at the product page you will see the attached diagram showing...
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  • Compatibility of OEM Brake Control on 2015 Silverado w/ Dexter K71-651 Electric/Hydraulic Acuator
    The GM ITBC (integrated trailer brake controller) in your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 is indeed compatible with the Dexter # K71-651 Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator. You'll also need a break away kit with a minimum 9 amp/hr battery, like part # 34-285.
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  • Parts Needed to Convert 5th Wheel Trailer from Electric Drum Brakes to EOH Disc Brakes
    We can provide you with all of the parts needed to convert your 2016 Montana High Country 293RK from electric drum to electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) disc brakes. You may care to have a look at the linked article that covers all of the components needed. The article includes links to each product category to help you find what you need. The overall cost of this conversion is not insignificant but the resulting superior braking performance and reduced maintenance may well make the initial...
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  • Recommendation of Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator For 6,000-Lb Tandem Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes
    For an electric over hydraulic brake actuator for your 6,000-lb tandem axle boat trailer with disc brakes, I have the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, part # K71-651, that you have referenced and the Carlisle HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator, part # HBA16. They will both require a breakaway kit like the Dexter Breakaway Kit, part # 34-285, or the Carlisle Breakaway Kit, part # HBA-EBA. The breakaway kit is required to apply the trailer brakes should the trailer become...
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  • Converting Military Trailer Air Over Hydraulic Drum Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic
    You are correct, there are 4 electric over hydraulic braking systems, from 3 manufacturers, that can be used to eliminate the air over hydraulic actuator on your M200A1 trailer. These systems all require a breakaway system to meet DOT safety standards. I will detail each system for you so you can select the one that will work best for your truck and trailer setup. First, the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, # K71-650, would be a good choice because it will work with the OEM...
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  • Will Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator Work With 2010 Chevy Silverado Factory Controller
    The Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator # K71-650 that you referenced is NOT designed to work with the factory controller on your 2010 Chevy Silverado. In order to use the Dexter actuator a compatible controller such as the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 needs to be installed. The P2 is designed to work with electric over hydraulic brake systems. The Dexter actuator also requires a minimum 9 amp/hour breakaway kit like Dexter # 34-285. The wiring connections for the Dexter...
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  • Troubleshooting Electric-Over-hydraulic Brakes On Trailer
    There might be an easy way to solve this issue. Is the display on your brake controller red? If so, then it is probably the older Prodigy model and will not work for the electric-over-hydraulic system you have on your new trailer. That would explain why it works on your horse trailer with electric brakes. It still receives the current from the brake controller, but the controller is not designed to work with electric-over-hydraulic systems. If you have a blue display, then you probably...
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  • Recommendation of Breakaway Set-Up For Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator # K71-651
    The Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, part # K71-651, for the disc brakes will require a minimum 9 amp/hour breakaway kit like the Dexter Breakaway Kit, part # 34-285. This breakaway kit is designed to work with the Dexter electric over hydraulic brake actuator. If the breakaway set-up you have now is a 12 volt system with a minimum of 9 amp/hour battery, you should be fine to use the setup you have. You will also want to make sure the brake controller you will be using is...
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  • Is a Parking Brake Required for an Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Braking Setup
    It would not be required that your trailer have a parking brake when using an electric over hydraulic braking system. You may be thinking of a breakaway system that will stop the trailer in the event of it becoming uncoupled from the tow vehicle. The Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, part # K71-651, for the disc brakes will require a minimum 9 amp/hour breakaway kit like the Dexter Breakaway Kit, part # 34-285. This breakaway kit is designed to work with the Dexter electric...
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  • Recommended Parts To Convert Surge Brakes To Electric-Over-Hydraulic Brakes On Tandem Boat Trailer
    Since you have hydraulic brakes on your trailer, there are only a couple things you will need. The first thing I recommend is the Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, # K71-651. You will want to make sure you mount this unit as far forward on the trailer tongue to avoid getting it submerged. You will need a brake controller for electric-over-hydraulic systems like part # 90195. This is one of our best brake controllers because it is easy to install and operate. The breakaway kit...
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  • Complete Trailer Breakaway Kits and Replacement Parts
    A trailer breakaway kit like # 34-285 will apply full power to your electric trailer brakes in the event of the vehicle and trailer suddenly being uncoupled. Such kits consist of a breakaway switch and cable, a breakaway battery and a box to contain the battery. I linked two articles on installing and testing such kits. I also linked our page for all such kits, such as the popular Hopkins # 20099, and a page showing individual breakaway kit replacement parts.
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  • Parts Needed to Add Disc Brakes to Trailer with Dexter 12K Axles w/ Electric Drum Brakes
    The Kodiak # K2R1258L12 Disc Brake Kit is compatible with a 12K Dexter axle with a 7-bolt brake mounting flange. Your current wheels/hubs should have an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern. You'll also need an electric over hydraulic brake actuator, a brake line kit, a break away system and a brake controller that's compatible with electric over hydraulic brake systems. For the electric over hydraulic actuator, I'd recommend going with the Hydrastar # HBA16. Our install techs have found it to...
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  • Break Away System Recommendation for 4 Axle Trailer
    I don't offer a breakaway system that's compatible with a 4 axle trailer that provides the test lamp function, but we do offer a breakaway system that would be compatible. The Tekonsha # 2028 Shur-Set III will work on trailers with 1-4 axles. The kit includes a battery charger that's tied into the 12-v feed from the trailer connector, so it'll keep the battery topped off at all times as you're towing.
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  • Recommended Trailer Break Away System for 9000 lb Enclosed Car Hauler
    Since you're dealing with a fairly heavy trailer, I'd recommend going with the Bright Way # 3802311 break away system. The kit includes a 10Ah battery and a 2 amp charger. The battery box features a nice push-to-test feature that allows you to check on the status of your break away system with the push of a button. The 10Ah battery is a must because if you get stopped for a DOT inspection, the system needs to be able to hold the trailer for at least 10 minutes if the switch is pulled. I'll...
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