Breakaway Cable Attachment

European braking regulations for braked trailers up to 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg) require trailers to be fitted with either a secondary coupling or breakaway cable.

The recommended location for attaching the trailer's braking breakaway cable is in the stamped slot located on the sidewall of the hitch receiver.

With Attachment Point

Fig 1: Breakaway Cable With Attachment Point

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NOTE: Detachable Ball Clip loop Method show.

For detachable tow bar, pass the cable through the attachment point and clip it back onto itself.

Fig 2: Fixed Ball Tow Bar - With Attachment Point

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NOTE: Fixed Ball Clip loop Method show.

For fixed ball tow bar, attach the clip directly to the designated point. This alternative must be specifically permitted by the trailer manufacturer since the clip may not be sufficiently strong for this type of use

Without Attachment Points

Fig 3: Breakaway Cable Without Attachment Points

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NOTE: Detachable Ball Neck Loop Method show.

For detachable tow bar, you must follow the recommended manufacture or supplier procedure.

Fig 4: Using Single Loop Around Neck Of Tow Ball

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NOTE: Fixed Ball Neck Loop Method show.

For fixed ball tow bar, loop the cable around the neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable like this, use a single loop only.