Hello everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at this Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit, with the breakaway switch, the battery, and the charger. Now this breakaway system will activate your trailer's electric brakes if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle. And a breakaway system is required by law in most states for trailers that are equipped with electric… see more >
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Hydraulic brakes are better suited for boat trailers for the simple fact that wires and water do not like to cooperate with each other, but the etrailer.com Self Adjusting Electric Trailer Brakes, #AKEBRK-35L-SA, can be used on a boat trailer…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...No, but your local and state laws may require one. You will need to check anywhere you will be towing the trailer to determine if a breakaway system is required by law. They are also just a good idea in general because they will stop a run away…
view full answer...I spoke with my contact at Lock N Roll about the Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch part #336VS503505 and they were not quite sure what measurements you are looking for nor was I. That said, I went out to our warehouse for you and jotted down a few…
view full answer...The two light illuminations of the light part #BUL603CRB are for a lower intensity red X and a bright white. It's really ideal as a taillight and reverse light. For a similar light that's designed for stop/turn and running light we have the…
view full answer...On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…
view full answer...We do have an articulating coupler that will work with your Jeep and trailer, although we don't carry the Max Coupler brand. What we carry is the Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch for your Jeep and the Lock N Roll Articulating Channel Tongue…
view full answer...The Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler #336TS502 will come with two 5/8" grade 5 coarse thread mounting bolts and lock nuts. These bolts have a recommended torque spec of 112 lb-ft.
view full answer...I did some checking and it looks like the towing capacity of your 2018 Ford F-150 when using the rear bumper ball hole is 5,100 lbs. As long as your trailer weighs less than that you'd be fine.
view full answer...Your trailer's brakes will not lock up from the battery in a breakaway kit, like the Hopkins Brake Master #HM20001 being dead. If the breakaway battery is dead there won't be any power supplied from the system and it wouldn't have any…
view full answer...From side to side, the mounting holes measure 31-1/4 inches apart, center to center. All three sets of holes are the same distance apart. From rear to front, beginning at the rear of the vehicle the distance from the first set of holes to the second…
view full answer...The side brackets of the Curt hitch part #C14082 are 9-3/4 inches long so you'd have the clearance needed to fit this on your frame since you have 10 available inches.
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