#BREAKAWAY KIT INSTALL#
#BREAKAWAY KIT DRIVER#
#BREAKAWAY KIT FULL#

Be ready for anything with a CURT breakaway kit. Nobody hitches up a trailer expecting a breakaway, but that doesn’t mean you should tow unprepared. The case is made from durable plastic to be rust-free and features a screw-tight lid with rubber gaskets to maintain good wiring connections. To keep the battery well-protected from the elements and tampering, this Soft-Trac 1 breakaway kit also comes with a lockable top-load battery case. This particular kit also includes a 12-volt battery charger. The battery is designed to be rechargeable for long-term use, and the breakaway switch comes with a 48″ lanyard to fit most vehicle-trailer combinations. Shorten the breakaway switch lanyard for effective braking when your caravan is on its safety chains.įinally, all trailers over 2000kg require a breakaway system.The CURT Soft-Trac 1 breakaway system comes with a 12-volt, 5-amp battery and a nylon breakaway switch for reliable activation. As a result, replace the switch.Ī boot cover greatly assists in the prevention of water into the breakaway switch.

Water and dirt enter the switching mechanism making it inoperable. Replacement Breakaway Switch Kit option Waterproof Rubber CoverĪ breakaway switch does not prevent water ingress into your breakaway switch. Your breakaway battery will require replacement when you cannot get a green light on your control panel. The battery should be large enough to power four magnets 3.2Amp each for 15 minute How do I tell when the battery requires replacement? 5A – 12V Replacement Battery to suit Breakaway Kit.ĥA means five amps or 5 x 12 = 60 watts for one hour

#BREAKAWAY KIT INSTALL#

Requirements for large caravans and trailers equipped with Electrically Operated Brakes.Ĭlick this link to read the NSW RTA bulletin.įurthermore, during a trailer inspection, the towing vehicle must have a compatible charging system connected to the trailer's breakaway battery.įinally, install a label affixed to all-electric braked trailers stating an acceptable charging/warning circuit in any tow vehicle.

Testing the breakaway battery system refer to RTA Vehicle Inspector Bulletin No 06 April 1998. Failure to do so may severely damage the vehicle's Electric brake controller. Recharge the battery using a battery charger if the breakaway battery is flat.ĭisconnect the trailer plug when testing the breakaway kit.The battery indicator draws low milliamps and will continually pulsate different flashing colours on a battery for 12 months.The battery indicator will switch off when the battery is lower than 11 to 9 volts.If the Battery indicator does not illuminate, recharge or replace the breakaway battery.If the battery indicator flashes RED, only the breakaway battery is low on amp hour.

Connect the battery indicator cable directly to the breakaway battery, insert the 10 amp fuse inline and close to the battery.

Installing Breakaway Battery Magnetic Monitor.

#BREAKAWAY KIT DRIVER#

Mount the Remote Breakaway Kit Monitor in clear view of the driver either in the Cab or mounted to the side of the trailer or caravan in clear view of the driver. The remote monitor fits all Breakaway Kits except RV Electronics. Remote Breakaway Kit Monitor for trailer breakaway battery. The following equipment is necessary when using the caravan battery as a breakaway kit. The rubber boot reduces or prevents water ingress. The breakaway switch activates the trailer brake system for 15 minutes in cases where the trailer was detached from the vehicle when travelling.Īdditionally, included in the price is a rubber boot that fits over the breakaway switch. In other words, the caravan or camper onboard 12v battery is the breakaway battery provided it can apply 12vdc to your electric brakes.įurther, the onboard caravan battery will be larger than the minimum requirement and have the same or larger capacity than the smaller unit. Note it is essential to note that there is no requirement for an independent, designated or separate breakaway battery system. Shipping: We cannot send this product via Express Post services due to the battery not being accepted by airlines.

#BREAKAWAY KIT FULL#

Should the tow vehicle and trailer separate accidentally, the breakaway kit engages the electric brakes at full power for a minimum of 15 minutes.

The Breakaway Trailer Brake Kit is mandatory for all trailers over 2000 kg GTM. Breakaway Kit Parts Incl 5ah Battery, Switch and 12v/5A Battery

Breakaway kit