Recommendation for Attaching a Trailer Breakaway Pull Pin Cable to Tow Vehicle

Question:

i see all the time folks who have a kit where the trailer breakaway for the electric brakes attach to a license plate bracket. not sure if this is homegrown or not, can you tell me if you sell such a kit.

asked by: Richard S

Expert Reply:

Since breakaway pull pins require a pretty decent amount of force for them to get removed from a breakaway switch I would not recommend running the cable of the switch to a license plate bracket.

Many people just put the cable through the safety chain loop on the hitch and then run the pin through the small loop in the end of the cable. This secures the cable to the hitch and no other parts are needed. In this configuration you need to mount the switch close enough to the coupler to make the connection.

If you are wanting to use a connector it should be capable of pulling the pin from the switch at any reasonable angle. You will also want it to be secure enough that you will not lose the cable and pin in the unfortunate event of a breakaway. The Curt Quick Link, part # C82931, is a connector that we recommend and would be plenty strong for attaching the safety cable to the vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C