Recommended Breakaway Kit for a 20K Deck Over Trailer

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I have a 20k deck over trailer that needs the emergency battery activation system. Which model do I need?

asked by: Mel G

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Expert Reply:

I recommend going with the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # 20400. This breakaway kit has a push to test feature which clearly displays the battery status, will work with single and tandem axle trailers, and includes a 12V rechargeable battery.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

Typically when there's one circuit on trailer wiring that stops working it's due to either corrosion on the associated pin which is easily fixed by taking some sandpaper to it, or it's a blown fuse for that circuit under the…

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The correct way to wire your breakaway battery, like the Hopkins Engager #20400, is to have the black wire from the battery connected to the 12V power on your trailer, and then the blue wire to your breakaway switch which, in turn, connects to the…

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I believe you are talking about the brakeaway switch on your trailer such as the Hopkins #20400. The only occurrence when that battery backfeeds into the Tesla battery is if the pin is pulled in the event of the brakeaway. If that pin is not pulled…

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The small breakaway battery shouldn't be going dead unless the breakaway switch is being pulled, there's a short in the system somewhere or the system has been incorrectly wired. The battery should be receiving a maintenance charge from the…

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Generally you see this situation on a vehicle that has LED lights because there is a power bleed coming from a different circuit into the lighting circuit. LED lights require a lot less power than incandescents, that's one of the biggest benefits…

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The black wire from the break away switch will connect to the blue wire from the break away box, as shown in the provided diagram. By 'brake wires' I'm assuming you're speaking of the wires connected to the brake magnets on your brake…

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Typically when this happens after installing a wiring harness like the Curt #C55379, it's down to one of two causes. You'll want to start by checking the ground connection on the vehicle and trailer wiring harnesses. Make sure that these are…

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My suspicion is that you have a poor ground connection somewhere on your trailer. The fact that everything works fine until the running lights are turned on is the dead giveaway. When the tail lights are turned on, the trailer lighting is drawing…

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There are a few different things that can cause the trailer side marker and clearance lights on one trailer to work when hooked up to your tow vehicle, but a different trailers lights don't work. The easiest and first thing to check is that the…

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Answer 10

I have attached the installation instructions for the Hopkins Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, part #20099. This kit includes a charger and an LED tester and will work with single and tandem axle trailers. I have also attached a link to an installation…

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Answer 11

The TorkLift HiddenPower Under-Vehicle Battery Mount with Battery Box #TLA7730 or the TorkLift HiddenPower Under-Vehicle Battery Mount with Battery Box #TLA7726 are ideal for the mount style and location you need. If you want a metal box, then I…

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Answer 12

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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