What is Difference Between Breakaway Kit for Trailer that's Rated for Tandem Axles and Quad Axles
Question:
What is the difference between kit for 1-2 axle and 1-4 axle kit
asked by: Joe H
Expert Reply:
The difference between a trailer breakaway system that can work on a trailer with up to 2 axles and one that can handle up to 4 axles is the battery the kit has and the amount of amp hours it can provide since the more brake assemblies there are the more amps it takes to activate them all.
The part # 3802311 is a 10 amp hour setup that could work on 4 axles whereas the kit you referenced # HM20001 has a battery with only a 5 amp hour rating and that's why it's rated for use with tandem axle trailers instead.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 2-Amp Charger and 10 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- 2 Amp Charger
- Battery Included
- 10 Ah
- Bright Way
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Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Side Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Hopkins
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