Breakaway Kit to Comply with DOT Regulations when Using the Carlisle HydraStar Actuator

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With the Hydrastar hydraulic over electric coverter, is the matching Hydrastar break away kit the only option, or would it work with any of the other break away kits? Thank you

asked by: Joshua V

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Expert Reply:

The Break-Away Kit and Battery, part # HBA-EBA, for the Hydrastar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator, part # HBA-10, is the correct unit to provide power to the hydraulic pump for the specified amount of time to meet DOT regulations.

The battery in this breakaway kit is a 17 amp-hour rated battery, and most normal breakaway kits for standard electric trailer brakes only utilize a 5 amp-hour battery and would not provide power to meet DOT regulations with the Hydrastar unit.

If a breakaway kit comes with a 17 amp-hour rated battery, then it could be used with the Hydrastar unit and would comply with DOT regulations. The # HBA-EBA Break-Away Kit and Battery is the only 17 amp-hour rated unit we have available at this time.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

The Cargo Towing Solutions Break-Away Kit and Battery for Hydrastar XL, #HBA-EBA, does not include a battery charger. If battery is connected to the 12-volt auxiliary circuit in the 7-way, the battery might overcharge causing damage to the battery.…

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Answer 2

Unless your state requires a 9AH battery you actually only need a 5AH battery for a HydraStar EOH actuator. For example, the HydraStar #HBA16 which is rated for disc brakes is compatible with a 5AH breakaway battery kit. Since you need a breakaway…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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