Prevent Disaster: All About Trailer Breakaway System
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- One of the most common misconceptions about trailer breakaway systems is that they are responsible for the normal functions of the trailer’s brake system. Watch this TrailerSmith video to see what this system is actually responsible for and to learn how each of its parts work.
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Drove OTR for years grew up on a farm and hauled horses and livestock and I'm still learning a lot of stuff from your UA-cam video I appreciate it. my question is where do you find the paperwork on rules for breakaway system?
My 2013 RV has the breakaway switch's power lead directly hooked to the RV house battery (there is no controller box). When the lanyard is pulled the brake system gets the batteries full 12 VDC power. Assuming the brakes are adjusted and in good condition it would potentially lock up the trailer brakes as the DOT had mentioned to you.
Thanks for all the great videos they have been a big help verifying what I already know and teaching me things that I should know.
Show a print of the breakaway wiring PLEAse!!!! Thanks..
I only use my trailer a couple of times a year. The battery is never charged up when i need it. I mounted a ammo box to the frame and put a dewalt battery adapter in it. Now when i need to use it i just put my charged battery in and go.
Your guys are fortunate to have a knowledgeable boss.
Thanks for that vote of confidence! Hopefully they see it that way.
Man what a great explanation! Most people have no idea. And I did get pulled and a warning for the cable not being connected once. They do look for this!
If DOT pulls you over while you're pulling a trailer, they will look it over. Thanks for watching!
You are very knowledgeable and I have learned a lot from them. How does DOT test them during a stop? Thanks for the great videos!
In my area DOT will pull the clip from the system and instruct the driver to pull forward. If the trailer moves and the brakes don't lock up, they issue a citation based on the misunderstanding that the breakaway system should lock up brakes when engaged. When the reality is that the breakaway system is designed to engage the brakes in a way that helps to bring the trailer to a slow stop. It should not be a lock up situation.
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I have heard that the breakaway lanyard should never be connected to the safety chain loop of the receiver as the chain snapping tight could cut the lanyard. I loop my lanyard under the bumper, over the main tube of the receiver, and attach it back to itself with a carbineer. This also reliably takes up the extra length of the lanyard.
Has anyone else heard this?
This is covered in the video toward the end. I don't recommend connecting it back to itself
Good stuff, all to easy to ignore. What about maintenance. I pull the plug once after packing bearings and spray contact cleaner where plug goes. Any problem with that?
Can you make a video on how to use the house battery of an rv as the breakaway battery. I don't want to risk the battery power backfeeding into my tow vehicle.
What is your experience with the aftermarket coiled lanyards?
Great Teaching Video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the feedback! Hope the video was helpful for you. Thank you for watching!
What would you suggest for an attachment point in the box of a pickup if you’re towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer?
Awesome explanation of the break away system. Don
Thank you for watching!
Great info for all of us. Thanks for sharing.
Hope it was a help! Thank you for watching!
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What do you recommend on testing (timing and method) of the system? I mean, it's not like I test my fire extinguishers, but I do look to see if the needle is "in the green."