Would Pulling Pin of Trailer Breakaway System Burn Up or Melt Wires If Trailer Was Parked
Question:
If you inadvertently pull the trailer brake pin while a trailer is sitting still will it burn the wires?
asked by: James A
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Expert Reply:
Having the pin pulled on a breakaway system with the trailer sitting still would not burn up or melt anything. The only thing that would happen that would be worth noting is that the battery would eventually die.
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Jameson C
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Hopkins Replacement Break-Away Switch, 7" Lead Wires
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