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11-03-2019, 07:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 33' Classic
Fort Wayne
, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 62
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Replacing breakaway cable
I have had my one year old breakaway cable break in half. I don't know exactly how, though perhaps it simply got caught on something. What does one do to replace such an item? It is a Cequent breakaway system. 2018 27FB FC. I have searched around and do not even find the same breakaway system. The cable is connected to the pin in a loop that is created with some sort of clamp.
Thanks,
Eric
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11-03-2019, 07:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Newberg
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billrector
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I use the same thing.
Mike
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2015 27ft FC FB
WBCCI #3960
2019 F150 ecoboost
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11-04-2019, 07:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 33' Classic
Fort Wayne
, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 62
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Thanks
So, no need to replace the pin. That looks like it will work well.
Thanks,
Eric
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11-04-2019, 08:18 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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You can also buy a plain or vinyl covered piece of cable [any length as they will cut no extra charge]& slip on clamps for each end that you hammer flat after slipping on plus snap for lot less money than ready made, use your pin. IMO 6 ft cable way to long, if trailer comes loose you don't want 6 feet before brakes engage. These items can be pur. big box or farm supply stores
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11-14-2019, 05:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Summerfield
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 79
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Excellent! I just ordered one. Fastway Zip 4 Foot Breakaway Cable
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11-14-2019, 07:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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I bought the 4' Fastway.
The coil is pretty stiff, so I haven't installed it yet.
I suspect it's fine, and I read the 6' is for fifth wheels and the 4' for trailers so mine should work.
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11-14-2019, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
I bought the 4' Fastway.
The coil is pretty stiff, so I haven't installed it yet.
I suspect it's fine, and I read the 6' is for fifth wheels and the 4' for trailers so mine should work.
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Yes, while I tagged the 6’, I actually have the 4’. Btw....mailed the tubing yesterday.
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11-14-2019, 09:11 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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Had my breakaway cable show signs of failure this year. I just looked at the breakaway unit itself, found the brand and model name on it. It was a Tekonsha 2010 model. Went to etrailer.com found the exact replacement. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...ha/2010-A.html New cable came ready to go with new pin attached to it. Pulled the old cable and pin out and replaced with the new one. Easy peasy.
For your controller check Advanced Auto Parts. They carry Cequent break away controllers and cables. Also note the Tekonsha and Cequent are owned by the same parent company. So the folks at etrailer may also have a proper fitting cable and pin. I would personally rather buy a premade cable with attached pin than try to fabricate a cable. Do it wrong and that cable might not hold together at the attach points to the vehicle or at the pin itself.
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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11-15-2019, 04:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 33' Classic
Fort Wayne
, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 62
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My solution
I just purchased the coiled 6’ coiled clip recommended. It works and now the AS is in storage for winter. I did not find the Cequent on etrailer.com and already had the clip before seeing that Advance might carry it.
Thanks to all.
Eric
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11-17-2019, 10:53 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Summerfield
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 79
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Break Away?
What are community thoughts on the weakest point in tow vehicle to trailer connection that could be the most probable breakaway point. And, what situations might that occur?
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11-17-2019, 11:26 AM
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Rivet Master
South East
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 546
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pubtym
What are community thoughts on the weakest point in tow vehicle to trailer connection that could be the most probable breakaway point. And, what situations might that occur?
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Top of the list - the human. Fail to lock down the coupler properly or fail to secure the hitch bar in the TV receiver and hit a bump on the road......
All other possibles are way down the list.
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Al
2017 29' SOB, 2022 Platinum F-150 SCrew, ProPride
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11-19-2019, 05:02 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Summerfield
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 79
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Agree
Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam205
Top of the list - the human. Fail to lock down the coupler properly or fail to secure the hitch bar in the TV receiver and hit a bump on the road......
All other possibles are way down the list.
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I agree.
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