
( Brand: Tekonsha ), ( Manufacturer Part Number: 2051 ), ( Product Type: Trailer Hitches ), ( Product Subtype: Trailer Breakaway Kit ), ( Type: Battery Boxes ), ( UPC: 742512020519 )
Universal battery box by Tekonsha. All polymer lockable.
These systems use a small lead-acid battery and switch with lanyard to the tow vehicle frame. This connects a small battery directly to the trailer brakes.
Rust-proof heavy duty polymer cases protect battery and charger from elements corrosion.
Intelligent trailer braking is the key to success of Tekonsha family products.
You'll need to make electrical connections the brake circuit, a chassis ground and trailer 12v feed for charger, if you install one. Features: ideal to make trailer towing safer and easier made from the highest-quality materials last for years come guaranteed meet highest standards of quality durability designed withstand toughest abuse law requires a breakaway system if your has electric brakes.
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. Experts recommend replacing the entire breakaway system, battery, switch and wiring regularly every 3-5 years. Featuring u-shaped clamp fastener on to mount over most trailer tongues, is a lockable case, and features galvanized metal mounting bracket with locking bar for secure battery protection.
The simplest place to mount battery box is on tongue of trailer, but where isn't as important long it works. This breakaway system is a vital safety and should receive regular maintenance, including charging the small battery.
Finish: polymer.