Replacement Breakaway Kit W/ Switch for a Pre-2000 Big Tex Trailer

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Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Breakaway Switch, 0.5-Amp Charger, 5 Ah Battery, and Wire Loom Item # BRW99FR Replacing a damaged kit on a pre-2000 Big Tex 60SP Utility Trailer Hoppy TAP Parts# 20008 Is this kit a good choice for replacement. Thank you very much.

asked by: Larry E

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Yes the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Breakaway Switch, 0.5-Amp Charger, 5 Ah Battery, and Wire Loom # BRW99FR is a great replacement for your current breakaway setup.

This kit comes with a breakaway switch, a 0.5 amp charger, a 5-amp hour battery, a battery box, wiring and wire loom.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

The gauge of wire used in the LED light kit part #TLL9RK is 18 gauge which might seem thin but since these are LED light assemblies that draw a very low amount of amperage it is sufficient.

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Answer 2

For the assemblies that come with the Submersible, Under 80" LED Trailer Light Kit part #TLL9RK that you referenced the white wires will need to be grounded, the brown wires will run to the running lights circuit, the green wire will run to the…

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Answer 3

The Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway Kit, part #20099, uses the 12V power wire on your vehicle 7-way connector to charge the breakaway battery so it can activate your trailer electric brakes in the event of a trailer disconnect. Your tow vehicle…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 8

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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