Trailer Breakaway Kit Operation and Installation Information
Question:
I read a pin must be pulled to operate , so where is the pin? How can I tell if my battery is charged? I know the breaks work, but I am ignorant of the break away stuff and only know it is on the trailer! Fortunately never experienced a break away! My F350 super duty dual rear wheel truck has a gooseneck hitch and the system appears to be fully wired. The battery is up under the forward framing!
asked by: Rebecca S
Expert Reply:
There are several components to a breakaway system. The pin should be attached to a metal cable that is plugged into a small switch usually located on the frame near the coupler. I attached an FAQ article that details everything about these systems for you to check out.
Typically the battery is enclosed in a case that will have a tester that will tell you the condition of the battery. Check out the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit # 20099 to see one like this. This one also has a built in charger. Yours may not have have the tester and you would need to test it manually with a circuit tester like Multimeter # PT89ZR.
If you do not have a case that charges and tests the battery you may also be interested in upgrading to the # 20099. I attached an install video for this product to show you what it takes to install this and other kits to help familiarize you with the system.
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Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger - Side Load - 7" Wire
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