Will Trailer Brakes Still Function if Breakaway Kit isn't Hooked Up

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Im sorry my question is that i have everything conected to my trailer, but i dont have my break away battery conected and i would like to know if my trailer will still brake when my truck brakes thank you very much and ill wait for a response

asked by: Gerardo

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Your trailer's brakes will still activate like normal if you have your breakaway kit not connected. It's not recommended to tow a trailer with a non-functioning breakaway kit though.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Blue Ox breakaway switch BX88181 is no longer available but it was basically just a standard breakaway switch so you could use the part #420000 in place of it very easily. It functions the exact same and would wire in the exact same way as well.

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Answer 2

The Bargman 7-Way, RV-Style Connector #WG54006-043 referenced in your question uses the standard RV-style pin locations for its 7-Way connector. I have attached a diagram of these locations and their functions for you to check out. Wire colors will…

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Answer 3

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 4

It sounds like the brake controller might need to be reset or the wiring from the vehicle side to the breakaway system needs to be examined. Try adjusting the power output of the controller. If that does not work, you can test the controller itself…

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Answer 5

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can either…

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Answer 6

If your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 came with a factory 7-way trailer connector then you will not need to do any wiring to install the Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket w/ Wiring Harness and Mounting Bracket part #PK11898. If this is…

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Answer 7

The factory plug is located above the spare tire on your 2006 Chevy Silverado. I have included a picture of what it looks like and where it is located. You will probably have to lower the spare for easy access to the plug. The tow package wires will…

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Answer 8

I have a suspicion about what might be causing the problem you mention. Do your trucks have 6-way trailer connectors? Or, do the trucks have 7-way connectors, but you are using a 6-way to 7-way adapters because the trailers use 6-way connectors?…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the details on your testing of your new trailer brakes #AKEBRK-35. Your successful jump box test direct to the brake circuit on the trailer's 7-way plug tells us the trailer side of things is working (since the brakes will lock up…

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Answer 10

There are a number of reasons why the brakes on your trailer may not be working. Lets start with the easiest things to check. First, check the vehicle and trailer connectors for corrosion. This can cause a short inside the connector and the brake…

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Answer 11

Yes, if you were to put 12 volts on the brake output circuit you would hear them activate letting you know they are currently working. You should hear a click sound and then a hum as long as the power is on the circuit.

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Answer 12

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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