Installation Instructions for the Tekonsha Breakaway Kit with Charger # 20020

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Can you mail me instructions on the 20020 kit it is the one with a charger I have miss placed them

asked by: Ernest G

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Check out the link I attached that has the installation instructions for the Tekonsha Breakaway Kit with Charger # 20020 that you referenced.

Scroll down to the section on wiring a Tekonsha breakaway kit to see what it would take to install this kit on your trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The easiest way to install a Tekonsha trailer brake controller like the Voyager #39510 in your 2005 Ford F-150 that has a factory 7-way is to use wiring adapter #3035-P. This plugs in between the controller and the under-dash port as shown in the…

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Answer 2

The break away system on a trailer would typically have its own battery, like that shown with part #20400. The reason that pulling your break away switch does not actuate your brakes is that it is not wired correctly. The break away switch should be…

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Answer 3

You will splice one wire of the Break-Away Switch to the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The other wire on the switch connects to the break away box. It should not matter which wire is used for which function. I have…

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Answer 4

A dead battery would not be the cause of your brakes not disengaging. A dead battery would have the complete opposite effect on your brakes. A dead battery wouldn't send the electric signal to engage the electric brakes and no electric signal…

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Answer 5

Thank you for all of the details in your question. It looks like you have a faulty ground or some corrosion in one of your connectors. On a trailer the functions for your turn signals are also tied into the brake lights so if your right turn signal…

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Answer 6

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 7

There are two accepted ways of wiring a 6-way trailer connector. One uses the center pin as the 12-volt power accessory feed, the other uses the center pin for the brake output circuit. It sounds as if your trailer and adapter are wired differently,…

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Answer 8

If you already have a breakaway switch and trying to find its power source, It is possible that someone could have wired the breakaway switch directly to the main battery on the trailer but it does not come like that from the factory. The breakaway…

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Answer 9

Your brake lights and turn signals for each side are on one circuit. The left side turn signal and brake light is generally the yellow wire going into your trailer connector. The first thing to do is check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Next, inspect…

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Answer 10

You will need to use a circuit tester, item #PTW2992 if needed, to test the pins in the 6-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle. Ground the alligator clip to the vehicle chassis and touch the test light to the center pin. If the light in the…

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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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