Breakaway Switch Confusion.
I recently purchased a 2003 25' Coachman travel trailer. The breakaway switch was crushed on the trailer so I replaced it but I am confused about the power for it. The old one only had 2 black wires c...
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What are the functions of a three wire breakaway switch..
"What are the Functions of the 3 Wires on Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch, # HM20059
Question:
current brake away has only 2 wires, this one has three,black,blue,and white. will this still operate correctly? and how to wire into only 2 wires?
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
You are correct, the Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch, # HM20059, does have 3 wires. The white wire is the ground wire and should be attached to the trailer frame. The blue wire on the switch will connect to the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The black wire goes to the break away battery. This part is just a switch, if you need a new system, I recommend Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099. I have included a link to the installation details for reference.
If you just need a replacement 2 wire switch, you can use Hopkins Replacement Break-Away Switch, # HM20010. On this switch, one wire splices into the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The other wire connects to the break away systems brake wire."
Hopkins LED Breakaway switch HERE
"LED indicator on breakaway switch lets you know the battery powered, emergency breakaway is engaged. If the plunger is removed the LED light is illuminated, indicating that there is power passing through the switch. 7" Long wires.
Features:
Durable pin and vehicle hook-up cable
Weatherproof design
LED test verifies power is being transferred to the trailer brakes
Light indicates that the breakaway circuit is engaged
Specs:
Works with Hopkins, Tekonsha and Tow Ready Breakway systems
7" Long installation wires
48" Long cable
90-Day warranty
A crucial component to a breakaway system, a breakaway switch is what activates the trailer brakes should your trailer become disconnected from the tow vehicle.
20059 LED Break Away Switch"
The ground is needed if you wish to use the LED light indicator which is built into the switch.
The LED lights up when the PIN is pulled to indicate if the switch is working and sending voltage to the brakes.
That's it, switch will still work fine even if you do not ground that extra wire, just don't expect the LED to light in that case.
What are the functions of a three wire breakaway switch..
"What are the Functions of the 3 Wires on Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch, # HM20059
Question:
current brake away has only 2 wires, this one has three,black,blue,and white. will this still operate correctly? and how to wire into only 2 wires?
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
You are correct, the Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch, # HM20059, does have 3 wires. The white wire is the ground wire and should be attached to the trailer frame. The blue wire on the switch will connect to the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The black wire goes to the break away battery. This part is just a switch, if you need a new system, I recommend Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099. I have included a link to the installation details for reference.
If you just need a replacement 2 wire switch, you can use Hopkins Replacement Break-Away Switch, # HM20010. On this switch, one wire splices into the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The other wire connects to the break away systems brake wire."
Hopkins LED Breakaway switch HERE
"LED indicator on breakaway switch lets you know the battery powered, emergency breakaway is engaged. If the plunger is removed the LED light is illuminated, indicating that there is power passing through the switch. 7" Long wires.
Features:
Durable pin and vehicle hook-up cable
Weatherproof design
LED test verifies power is being transferred to the trailer brakes
Light indicates that the breakaway circuit is engaged
Specs:
Works with Hopkins, Tekonsha and Tow Ready Breakway systems
7" Long installation wires
48" Long cable
90-Day warranty
A crucial component to a breakaway system, a breakaway switch is what activates the trailer brakes should your trailer become disconnected from the tow vehicle.
20059 LED Break Away Switch"
The ground is needed if you wish to use the LED light indicator which is built into the switch.
The LED lights up when the PIN is pulled to indicate if the switch is working and sending voltage to the brakes.
That's it, switch will still work fine even if you do not ground that extra wire, just don't expect the LED to light in that case.
