Can a Breakaway System be Reset by Putting the Pin Back Into the Switch

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If I pull the trailer break-away pin, Can I just put it back in to reset it?

asked by: JAMES J

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Yes. The only thing the switch does in a breakaway system such as # 20099 is complete the circuit from the breakaway battery to the brake magnets when the pin is pulled from the switch. By inserting the pin back into the switch it separates the metal contacts inside effectively resetting the system.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The most popular trailer breakaway kit we offer is the Hopkins Engager part #20099. This comes with a charger and a battery, plus a display on the box to let you know exactly what condition the battery is in. I attached an install video for you to…

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Answer 2

Yes, the breakaway battery must have a charge in order to send power to the trailer brakes and lock them up in the event of the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle. If the charge wire which is usually the 12 volt pin on the 7-way becomes…

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Answer 3

Breakaway batteries shouldn't power other accessories even if the battery is larger. You really need the breakaway battery to be topped off at all times in case you need it. If you were to power other accessories you run risk of it being…

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You can reset the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit #20099 simply by putting the pin all the way back into the switch. The only time the system would have to be replaced would be if something was wrong with it and even then the…

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Answer 5

If you are installing a trailer breakaway kit like #C52041, then you can use the 12-volt auxiliary power wire to help provide a maintenance charge on your breakaway kit's battery. A breakaway kit that does not have an onboard charger will…

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In order to rewire your trailer, I strongly recommend you use the Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit part #HS381-9000 with the Bonded 4 Wire part #16-4B-1. This is going to ensure you have all the correct wire gauge and the junction box makes for a…

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Answer 7

The clamp of the Curt Breakaway kit part #C52026 that you referenced is 3 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches tall. It would work well on a 2 inch wide frame rail.

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Answer 8

You will likely have several different grounds on any given trailer. The breakaway battery can ground by itself to the frame and to the trailer connector's ground if you want. But at the very least ground the battery to the frame. The brake…

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Answer 9

The breakaway system actually must be attached to its own separate battery by law in most states. Therefore, I cannot recommend that you use a seperate, auxiliary battery on the trailer or the vehicle for that matter for the breakaway switch. The…

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Answer 10

A trailer breakaway system must have a dedicated battery on the trailer. If it did not have its own battery the breakaway system would not operate if the trailer connector disconnected from the vehicle. A dedicated breakaway battery is required so…

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Answer 11

I am not entirely sure I understand your question. In regards to a breakaway system, the switch needs to have a separate battery for power according to most state regulations. You will need to check with your state's DOT but it is safe to assume…

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Answer 12

Trailer batteries (breakaway or auxiliary) do not have to be charged for the brakes to work with a brake controller when connected to a tow vehicle. You have two isolated problems possibility. A breakaway battery that won't hold it's charge…

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