
( Brand: Tekonsha ), ( Manufacturer Part Number: 20000 ), ( Product Type: Trailer Hitches ), ( Material: Plastic ), ( UPC: 783192014443 ), ( Series: Lockable ), ( Type: Battery Boxes ), ( Kit Parts Included: W Partition )
Simply, this means that if your trailer couplet separates from the ball, a lanyard attached to tow vehicle will pull pin out of switch. This way, your errant trailer won't continue down the road until it smashes into something, but simply brake smoothly to a halt.
Is a lockable case, and features galvanized metal mounting bracket with locking bar for secure battery protection.
You'll need to make electrical connections the brake circuit, a chassis ground and trailer 12v feed for charger, if you install one.
Features: designed to safely and efficiently haul your loads made from the highest quality materials provides hassle-free performance for years ahead delivers exceptional durability wear resistance meets standards law requires a breakaway system if trailer has electric brakes. These systems use a small lead-acid battery and switch with lanyard to the tow vehicle frame.
The simplest place to mount battery box is on tongue of trailer, but where isn't as important long it works.
This connects a small battery directly to the trailer brakes. Experts recommend replacing the entire breakaway system, battery, switch and wiring regularly every 3-5 years. Intelligent trailer braking is the key to success of Tekonsha family products.
This breakaway system is a vital safety and should receive regular maintenance, including charging the small battery.