Is this unsafe to do this?
Would anyone hitch up their breakaway cable like this? I was trying to figure out the logic behind this method, thanks. Moderator edit to re-size picture to forum limit of 640px maximum width.
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dodge guy wrote:discovery4us wrote:
The often overlooked issue with the break away cable is length. If the cable is longer than the out stretched chains the likely hood of the emergency brake being pulled is slim.
The breakaway cable is meant for a breakaway. Still being attached by the chains isn't broken away, it's still attached. So the proper way to connect is to have the cable longer than than the outstretched chains.
Most of the breakaway manufacturers instructions would disagree. In the event of a complete breakaway the tongue of the trailer in the road surface would be your brakes. Manufacturers will recommend the cable activate before the chains are taut and before the electrical cord is taut in hopes of using the trailer brakes to maintain enough control to prevent a complete breakaway.
