Where to attach the Breakaway Cable
Where is the best place (appropriate/correct) place to attach the breakaway cable? I don't know why, but this is like an internet mystery and I cannot find simple instructions anywhere. My cable i...
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Levidada wrote:Doug33 wrote:rbpru wrote:
If the chain breaks, the cable stays with the frame.
I would think that if the chain breaks, then most caribeners are also going to break.
Not sure what could ever cause the chains to break other then a violent wreck? The break away cable is in case the receiver comes of the ball for whatever reason. The cable is designed to disengage if the truck pulls it out of the trailer which only happens if bad things go down. The chains should still be connected and crossed so the tongue jack doesn't hit the ground
Exactly - I think people are getting too worried about an event that is extremely unlikely to happen, and if it does, you have bigger problems if your chain breaks or your whole hitch falls off the TV. I still question the practicality of an emergency brake, because if it engages and locks up the TT tires, I think you are in a situation where you will lose the TT anyway, and it will likely be unsalvagable.
I have yet to hear or see evidence that someone has actually been through an emergency brake situation. Towing accidents are usually caused by a flat tire or out of control sway.
