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On this page (typically below the product links) there is a helpful link section that will have the install instructions fo the Hopkins Breakaway kit part #20400 that you referenced. I also attached an install video that shows the kit installed as…
view full answer...That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes…
view full answer...Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…
view full answer...The lid of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway ICU Kit with 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Battery, Charger, and Wire Loom #BW94FR that you referenced has a wiring diagram shown that details how it wires. Not seen is there is a single wire that runs up to running…
view full answer...Hey Mike, thanks for reaching out! I don't know why Lance chose to make their own unique connector but I do know that it's been a pain point for Lance camper owners for quite a while. We actually recommend cutting off…
view full answer...Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat…
view full answer...We do have a breakaway kit available for your triple axle trailer with 6 brakes; for your trailer, I recommend the Curt Soft Trac I Trailer Breakaway Kit with Battery Charger #C52040. This kit will work with 1, 2, 3 axle trailers.
view full answer...Your air bag mounting location will determine compatibility with the Gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313. The side plates of the gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313 will mount on the outside of each frame rail. See diagram to the right and video…
view full answer...The side plates of the B&W gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313 will mount on the outside of each frame rail of your 2004 Dodge 2500 8-foot bed. See the B&W video I included at the 7 min and 30 second mark. If your…
view full answer...In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
view full answer...To charge the battery in the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, #20099, you can attach the wire from the 12 volt circuit on the trailer side 7-Way (1 oclock position on the back of the trailer side 7-Way where the wires attach) to the input wire on the…
view full answer...We have a online diagram that will help you understand how the break away system is wired into your trailer. It is actually a simple installation. The system splices into the existing trailer wiring. The break away box will have 3 wires coming out…
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