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Fig. 3-2
Breakaway Switch
The breakaway switch is one of the most important parts of your trailer electric brake
system. The very instant a breakaway occurs, the pull pin which is linked to the tow car,
is pulled from the switch. The two contacts automatically close to complete the electrical
circuit and apply the trailer brakes. This system will apply the brakes of the trailer should
it break away from the tow vehicle. A 12-volt battery is required to power the breakaway
switch.
WARNING:
NEVER use the breakaway switch and trailer brake system as
a parking brake. Usage in this way would place undo strain on the battery and
converter, potentially causing damage to the wiring, connectors, and breakaway
switch.
Breakaway Switch Schematics
Hydraulic (Option for Kiwi 17A Only)
Your travel trailer may be equipped with hydraulic surge brakes. These brakes operate
automatically as the tow vehicle’s brakes are applied. When the tow vehicle operator
begins to decrease speed and apply the brakes, the weight of the moving travel trailer
pushes forward and the coupler moves downward. This pressure moves the plunger,
which in turn pushes the piston and rubber cup inside the master cylinder. Brake fluid
presses inside of the wheel cylinder and activates the brake shoes against the drum.
Backing Your Travel Trailer
As designed, the weight of a travel trailer pushing forward will activate the surge brake
system. When backing a camper up a hill, the weight of the camper may activate the
brakes, making it difficult to continue to reverse.
1. Prior to backing up a slope or through soft
ground, pull the travel trailer forward slightly
to assure that the actuator socket is in the
forward position.
2. Move the lever (Fig. 3-2) knob on the side of
the actuator downward from the “towing po-
sition” along the curved slot in the actuator
frame to the “back-up position.” The slot has
a notch at the bottom of its travel. Push the
lever down to engage the locking notch.
3. The travel trailer will now back up. This
lever knob will slide into the correct position
when pulling forward.
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