5TH Wheel RV Breakaway Switched Removed During Storage Testing for Damage

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I accidentally pulled out my breakaway sw while unhooking from my 5th wheel. I didnt discover this till 2 days later and then I reed it. My concern is if I damaged my brakes during this time even though the rv was stationary? Or how I can verify their ok? Thanks

asked by: Michael B

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Expert Reply:

I would start with reinserting the Breakaway Cable Plunger # FA80-01-2206. Your breakaway box uses power from your battery on the 2018 Keystone Montana 3791RD 5th Wheel. You will want to ensure the battery wasn't completely drained during this time. If dead be sure to recharge the battery. The brakes should unlock but it may require you to backup to unlock them.

If they are still locked and won't unlock you will have to find out if they are being held on by a faulty break away or by bad magnets that became damaged due to being held on for so long.

A Circuit Tester # PTW2991 can help you determine if there is still power going to the brakes. If there is no power going to the brakes and the brakes are still on I believe the brakes were damaged. I have included an article below that can walk you through testing your brake magnets to check for damage.

Let me know what you find and I can help you with the correct parts required to fix your issue if there is one.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable w/ Plunger Pin - 6' Long item #FA80-01-2206 you were looking at is a universal replacement pin. It fits Fastway, Bargman and most other pin-style trailer breakaway systems. This part should fit…

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Answer 2

Replacing just the plunger portion of the Breakaway Switch #HM20010 is simple if you still have the plunger end. The plunger will simply reinsert into the switch, you may need to move the trailer to get the brakes to fully disengage as they will…

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Answer 3

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you some…

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Answer 4

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14357 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Ford F-150 but will not fit with the factory installed hitch. You will need to remove the factory hitch to install an aftermarket hitch like this. This is the strongest hitch…

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Answer 5

The factory hitch on your vehicle is integrated into the factory bumper mounting brackets, so removing the OEM hitch will result in losing your bumper. My contact at Curt tells me that he also had an early 2000's F-150, and he ended up having to…

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Answer 6

The Bargman 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector #H20043 is 4 feet long. We also have the coiled 6 foot #WG54006-043 and the coiled 12 foot #WG54006-046 if you prefer a coiled cord.

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Answer 7

There is a "color" chart for the Tekonsha Bargman 7-Way Connector with Coiled Cable, Item #WG54006-046, that is below: White--Ground Red--Left Turn and Brake Brown--Right Turn and Brake Green--Tail Lights Blue--Brake Power Black--12 Volt…

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Answer 8

If the junction box is 2-1/2 feet back from the front of the trailer then that would leave just 3-1/2 feet of the coiled cable #WG54006-043 to go from the front of the trailer to the vehicle and still have slack to make turns. That might not be long…

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Answer 9

We have the exact seal you would need. For a pair you would want the part #RG06-050. This is a double lip seal that would work great for you. Double lip seals aren't only for EZ lube spindles. They are just basically a better sealing design than…

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