Ezytrail WINTON 10, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BRAKES AND HANDBRAKE
BREAKAWAY SWITCH
By law*, all trailers with
a GTM
of 2000kg or greater must have a “Breakaway System” to halt the trailer in the event it
becomes detached from the tow vehicle whilst traveling. Your caravan is fitted with this system with the switch mounted
on the drawbar with a steel wire lanyard to connect to your tow vehicle. In the event that the caravan becomes detached,
the lanyard will pull the pin from the breakaway switch and the onboard batteries will activate the brake system. The
lanyard must be attached to a solid part of the vehicle. It is a mandatory requirement that power be supplied by the tow
vehicle to the breakaway power source while towing. This is done via the 50amp Anderson Plug on the drawbar. Consult a
qualified auto electrician to ensure this is fitted to your tow vehicle.
In NSW there is an additional requirement that the breakaway power source be monitored from the driver position with
a minimum of a “visual alarm” for low battery voltage. Consult a qualified auto electrician to ensure this is fitted to your
vehicle.
*Each state can have different laws in regards to brakeaway systems.
It’s important to check what is required in your state.
CAUTION:
• DO NOT CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY LANYARD TO THE SAME POINT AS THE SAFETY CHAIN
SHACKLES.
• DO NOT USE THE BREAKAWAY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HANDBRAKE AND DO NOT REMOVE THE
PIN AS AN ALTERNATIVE SECURITY MEASURE. REMOVING THE PIN WILL RAPIDLY DISCHARGE THE
BATTERIES.
• IT IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE BREAKAWAY BATTERY SOURCE BE CHARGED DURING
TOWING.
• NSW REQUIRES A BATTERY MONITOR VIEWABLE FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION WITH A MINIMUM OF
A VISUAL ALARM FOR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
Breakaway Switch Anderson Plug
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