Breakaway Kit Recommended for Triple Axle Trailer

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Question regarding breakaway kits. They seem to all be for 1-2 axles. I have three axle trailer. Is there one made for 3 axles? Do I add a second system? Do I just wire it to two axles? and add the third axle before the breakaway so the break controller acts on all three but the breakaway only acts on two? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

asked by: John G

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It's true that most breakaway kits are for single or tandem axle trailers but there are some for 3 axles as well. I recommend the Tekonsha, part # 50-85-313, which includes a built-in charger. This is a complete kit that comes with the battery as well.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

Thank you for reaching out! I'm not 100% certain what you have installed on your trailer but it sounds like you may have some things wired incorrectly on your trailer. Your brake controller should be going directly to your trailer brakes and the…

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I have attached a couple of helpful articles that explain how to install and test breakaway systems. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and they told me that the light should not illuminate unless the cable has been pulled. Since you said the light…

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Sounds like you have a ground issue on your trailer. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light but can show up any…

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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 6

It sounds like the tilt battery is backfeeding onto the breakaway battery charge line so as long as the ground is connecting it is taking a charge from the tilt battery and that is why your charge light is staying on. I have a solution for you, you…

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Answer 7

Most often the root cause for issues with trailer lighting is a weak ground. Strange as it may sound, a loose or rusty/corroded ground can cause a vehicle's trailer wiring harness to badly misbehave and shut down some functions. It may also just…

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Answer 8

The three wires of the Tekonsha Breakaway System part #50-85-313 will get wired as follows: The white wire attaches to the ground wire. The blue wire attaches to the brake output circuit that goes to the brake assemblies of the trailer. The black…

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Answer 9

I may have a solution for you but I'm not aware of a bolt on safety chain bracket or clevis that can be used. However you can simply take a safety chain set (or your existing chains) like the 42" Long Safety Chain with 3/8" Clevis Hook…

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Answer 10

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 11

The black wire of the Hopkins 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector #HM20048 carries the 12 volt accessory circuit. This is the circuit that will typically power interior lights or charge a trailer's battery. I attached a help article that covers…

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Answer 12

A trailer with accessories like propane tanks up front or with V-nose construction like yours can make it more challenging to install a weight distribution (WD) system. WD spring bar brackets typically need to mount 25 - 30-inches behind the hitch…

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