Will Fastway Zip Breakaway Switch Work with Esco Breakaway System

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Will this work with the Esco breakaway system?

asked by: Bryan

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The Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch # FA80-00-2060 is a universal fit and is just the switch that connects to the battery and brake circuit. It will work with any standard breakaway system. As long as you Esco system works by just completing a circuit the Fastway Zip will work just fine.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

A weight distribution, like the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17499, for example, should be set up with the trailer and vehicle loaded. This will allow you to make the proper adjustments to the system during the installation. To get this…

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The wire is 16 gauge for the Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable #FA80-00-2060. Sixteen gauge can handle a max 13 amps so you are good triggering the max 8 amps when activated. As for your other question, there is not an initial…

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Per my contact at Hopkins, the wires used with the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, part #20099 are all 16-ga wire except the battery wire which is 14-gauge. The wire form the breakaway switch to the box is 16-gauge.

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Typically 4-way wiring consists of 18 and 16 gauge wires. For a 4-way that has all 16 gauge wire you would want the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector #W787264. The part #HM38138 uses 18 gauge for all wires but the white that uses 16 gauge.

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Yes. The way that a breakaway switch such as #HM20010 works is that the pin inside holds two pieces of metal apart. Once pulled out it allows the 2 pieces of metal to touch completing the circuit between the breakaway battery and the trailer brakes.…

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A replacement tang-style spindle washer like part #5-101 is intended to be installed behind the castle nut and have its prongs bent down so that they prevent the castle nut from rotating on an E-Z Lube type spindle. The castle nut holds the washer in…

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Answer 7

The P-15 model information you provided for your Dexter axle does indicate its model, but you will still need to note its length and capacity before locating the correct replacement. If you are able to find a longer serial number somewhere on the…

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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.

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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…

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Answer 10

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 11

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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