Can the Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable # FA80-01-2204 be Used for a 5th Wheel

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I was looking at using this cable for my 5th wheel hitch. I get concerned the existing cable will catch on the hitch or something else in the bed of the truck. Do you see any reason this would not be recommended for a fifth wheel?

asked by: Larry

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Since the Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable # FA80-01-2204 is basically a universal fit I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it for a 5th wheel application.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Basically in some towing setups when you make a sharp turn you can as you said stretch the cable going to the breakaway switch with the 48" standard length breakaway cable. If it were to be pulled to much during a turn it could pull out of the…

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Answer 2

First, the DOT date code on a tire is 4 numbers. The first 2 are the week and the last 2 are the year. So for example if it was 2314 that means that tire was made in the 23rd week of 2014. There isn't a difference between a tire sitting on the…

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Answer 3

I am not aware of any type of DOT regulation regarding the strength of a carabiner on a brakeaway system. We install brakeaway systems like the #FA80-01-2204 here at our shop in Missouri very frequently and this has never come up as an issue. In…

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Answer 4

Since your Progressive Dynamics converter has a dual fan setup the correct replacement would be the Lithium Converter Section part #PD4575LICSV.

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Progressive Dynamics who makes the #PD4575K18LS8 you have installed in your Montana 5th wheel trailer and there is a few different things you will need to check to find what is causing your DC trailer outlets to not…

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Answer 6

To replace the converter in your Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center PD4575K18LS8 you will want the Replacement Converter Section for Progressive Dynamics 4500 Series RV Power Control Center - 75 Amp item #PD4575CSV. This works with lead…

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Answer 7

The only replacement pin I can recommend for a Hopkins breakaway kit is the part #HM20012. If you wanted the coiled design of the Fastway kit you'd need to replace the switch too with the part #FA80-00-2040 and you'd be set. While the pins…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

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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