Why It's Not Recommended to Use Dump Trailer Battery for Trailer Breakaway
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I have a dump trailer which has a 12v on board full size battery that operates the lift on the dump trailer .. can i hook up the breakaway emergency switch to that battery . Thank you
asked by: David D
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Expert Reply:
It's not recommended to use a battery that powers the dump feature of your trailer for the breakaway battery since that battery could be drained when you'd need the breakaway. Legally also you have to use a breakaway battery setup like the Hopkins # 20099 which comes with a dedicated battery.
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Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger - Side Load - 7" Wire
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
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