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Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Tekonsha Replacement Breakaway Switch. Now, a breakaway switch is designed to apply power to the trailer brakes, to stop the trailer should it become disconnected from the tow vehicle. If the trailer and vehicle disconnect, the vehicle pulls on this cable right here, which pulls the pin out of the switch. Once this happens, the trailer brakes are applied, which will bring the trailer to an eventual stop. The kit is going to come with the switch. It's going to come with the wiring. It's going to come with the pin.
It's already installed there, and it's going to come with the cable. It's already attached. The wire leads on this side, these are going to measure 48 inches, or 4 feet long. One wire gets connected to power, the other wire gets connected to the electric trailer brakes. On this side, we're going to have the cable.
This is a high-strength, steel cable that's covered with a protective coating to keep it from fraying and to keep it from scratching anything that it comes into contact with. Now, this unit is designed for 1 to 4 axle trailer brake systems. The cable length is going to measure 48 inches or 4 feet long. It's got the looped end on here, that would connect to the tow vehicle. When it comes to the dimensions of the switch, it's really nice, low-profile design. This is going to give us an overall length measurement, and I am including the bracket.
From edge to edge, we're looking at about 4 7/8 inch long, and that's measuring from the end of the bracket to the end of the pin. The switch body, that's going to give us a measurement of about 3 inches long. The overall width, you can see that the switch kind of hangs out over the side a little bit, so the overall width is right around 1 7/8 inch. Just that bracket width is going to be about 1 1/2 inch. Then, the height, or the thickness, it's only about 7/8 of an inch. It does have a mount hole right here.
That's going to give us a diameter of 1/4 of an inch, and hardware is not included to get that mounted to the trailer frame. That's going to do it for today's look at the Tekonsha Replacement Breakaway Switch.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (62 Customer Reviews)
Put the axle seals in the same box as 40 hooks and bent a few of them a bit
Great products great service!
This allowed me to back up my camper easier because it move the distance from hitch to wheels just enough. Very very strong.
Helped make it easier to back up traile r.
Purchased this switch to replace old rusty unit on our cargo trailer. I checked function with volt meter prior to installation and it works as advertised. Quality seems to be very good. It's one of those things you have to have but hope it never gets any opportunities to perform! Good customer service and prompt delivery. No problems.
Ken R.
8/28/2016
No problems. Unit is holding up well and dont foresee any problems.
etrailer products and service are excellent! With their helpful videos and staff (plus a little help from Curt Manufacturing and our teardrop trailer manufacturer (CampInn)) I was able to install electric brakes on the trailer, and a controller in my vehicle by myself. I had never installed electric brakes before. Everything works perfectly!
Good product, simple and works. Used this to replace the original brake switch due to it breaking. Wired to a small 12V breakaway battery then to Blue brake wire on the car trailer and all works as it should.
easy as falling off a log to install to replace my old one
Robert
12/16/2022
despite my best effort it is still working. it constantly exposed to road dirt, rain and heat
Ordered battery box and break away switch. Received item in a timely matter and was a good quality for the price. Happy with E-trailer co. will order from them as needs arise.
Always have what I’m looking for and great prices
This item was exactly what I needed. The etrailer site was so easy to navigate and the selection of items cannot be beat. Whether you are looking for a component or a complete kit, they seem to have it all.
Great replacement breakaway switch.
Right parts at a great price !!!
This is an exact replacement for the oem on my trailer. Won't install until spring, but I expect it will work fine. Received product very quickly and in good shape.
Quality part good service
Purchased a second hand RV that had a damaged switch and ordered an exact replacement from etrailer that works great.
This is a geeat safety feature and eTeailer has excellent customer service and is our go-to place for anything for our trailer
Happy with service and all the parts I buy..
Quality product and fast order processing by etrailer. Thanks guys, I will be checking with you for all my future needs.
Bought for an exact replacement of existing switch which the contacts rusted out on. worked perfectly!
Products I received were easy to install. I followed the instruction videos on your web site which were very helpful. I am very satisfied with your service.
Easy install
Got it in the mail faster than the estimated shipping! Easy install. This website has a lot of videos of installations which are helpful.
Etrailer was great to work with. They had the product that I needed and was received the next business day. Quality product at a good price. I will absolutely use them again.
Products i bought was good quality and etrailer ships out quickly. I like buying from company that is quick
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