Breakaway car
Saw this on the local news last night: LINK
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I always had my trailers set up, that in the event of a disconnect, before the saftey cables got to their full length, the breakaway switch would be activated.
In setting up our '15 Jeep Cherokee, there will be cables tying the baseplate back to the frame, and the breakaway will be anchored to the frame with a cable that ends at the bumber for easy attachment. I will also have the brealaway cable from the motorhome long enough not to be activated during normal turns, but if the towbar lets go, the breakaway will be activated before the saftey cables reach full length.
Hopefully, that allows for just about everything. I also plan on using 10K lbs saftey cables. Overkill, Yup. I have been accused of over building and over thinking on many occasions. This is one area, that demands the extra care.
In setting up our '15 Jeep Cherokee, there will be cables tying the baseplate back to the frame, and the breakaway will be anchored to the frame with a cable that ends at the bumber for easy attachment. I will also have the brealaway cable from the motorhome long enough not to be activated during normal turns, but if the towbar lets go, the breakaway will be activated before the saftey cables reach full length.
Hopefully, that allows for just about everything. I also plan on using 10K lbs saftey cables. Overkill, Yup. I have been accused of over building and over thinking on many occasions. This is one area, that demands the extra care.
