How to Bypass a Trailer Breakaway System on a Trailer

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my brake away switch heated up and the pin feel out ,i have to get it to the dealer to be fixed . can i by pass the brake away switsh in order to tow it

asked by: Tim

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There is a way to bypass the breakaway system of your trailer but I would only recommend you do so to get your trailer to a dealer so that it can be fixed. If you were to get pulled over and the breakaway system was to be tested you would get in trouble.

To simply bypass the system you would just need to cut the wire that goes from the switch to the brake output circuit of your trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can…

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Answer 2

Pushing the pin back into the breakaway switch should allow the brakes of the trailer to release. You may have to back the trailer up slightly to get the brakes to release. If you have tried that and are still having problems you may need to…

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Answer 3

Yes. The way that a breakaway switch such as #HM20010 works is that the pin inside holds two pieces of metal apart. Once pulled out it allows the 2 pieces of metal to touch completing the circuit between the breakaway battery and the trailer…

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To add a third brake light to a trailer is pretty simple, but does require an adapter to convert the signal. Because trailer tail light systems combine the stop lamp and turn signals for each side onto a single circuit, you will need to use a…

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Yes, you do have the exact right replacement converter for your 45 amp Magnetek 6345, which is the option from Progressive Dynamics: - Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp #PD4645V I have added links below to…

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Answer 7

Trailer tires typically do not get balanced because manufacturers tend to match the heavy spot on the tire with the light spot on the wheel. It takes a special rig to balance trailer tires, equipment that not many tire shops have anymore. The other…

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Answer 8

Currently, we offer both 25-1/8" and 25-1/4" long leaf springs. That said, leaf springs can flatten over time and you also need to make sure you're measuring unloaded. Therefore, you likely need 25-1/4" which is a standard size.…

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Answer 9

Sounds like the breakaway pin of your system has been pulled or the wires on either side of the switch are shorting out to each other which is causing the brakes of the trailer to apply. If you are looking for a way to get the trailer to your…

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Answer 10

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 11

Your trailer's brakes will still activate like normal if you have your breakaway kit not connected. It's not recommended to tow a trailer with a non-functioning breakaway kit though.

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Answer 12

There are several ways that you can cut off the power to your trailer brakes. The easiest option would be to simply unplug your brake controller. If the brake controller is disconnected, the brakes will not receive power. If your brake controller was…

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