Trailer Breakaway Switch Wiring Functions

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when wiring - complete wiring of pigtail- the brake wire appears to have a all the time hot lead from the trailer battery is this correct? orange/brown to trailer battery blue to brakes?

asked by: John P

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If the breakaway system has a charger then the 12 volt circuit from the trailer connector will go to it. Otherwise it goes to the breakaway battery. The breakaway switch will have one wire that goes to the brake magnets and the other to the breakaway battery. I have linked a help article on breakaway systems for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Yes, breakaway switches like the Replacement Switch for Curt Soft Trac I and II Trailer Breakaway Kits part #C52010 are universal in fit. They can be used with pretty much any system no matter the brand. The wires are also not polarity specific so…

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Answer 2

The Curt Soft Trac I Trailer Breakaway Kit with Battery Charger part #C52010 isn't polarity specific, meaning it does not matter which wire you attach to power or ground. In this case, one of the two blue wires goes to battery power and the other…

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Answer 3

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 6

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 7

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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Yes. The Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K #AKUBRK-35-D are compatible with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized #8-247-50.…

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Answer 9

There are indeed many different replacement step controllers out there and I am happy to re-confirm that the correct current item to replace your Kwikee step controller 1800709 is part #LC363989. I verified this item with my parts contacts at…

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According to Lippert, the correct replacement for your 9010000464 model Kwikee Revolution Steps is the Replacement Steps, Motor, and Control for Kwikee RV Electric Steps - Revolution Series #LC3725791. If you want the complete assembly with the…

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Answer 11

My contact at Yates Rubber advises that a nominal 8-inch keel roller does not measure exactly 8 inches; typically they are slightly smaller than the specified size, much the way a piece of 2 x 4 lumber is not exactly 2-inches by 4-inches. I took…

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Answer 12

I looked up pictures of the taillights that are on the 3110 Featherlite trailers and for the LED version of them you would want the part #STL36RB and #STL37RB. It looks like the spare tire mounts for your trailer are something you would have to get…

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