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Breakaway Switch
By law, all trailers with an ATM 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. If 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 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.
Breakaway Switch
Anderson Plug
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.
