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11-23-2018, 07:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Pearl
, Alaska
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 30
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How do you thread your emergency brake switch cable to TV ?
Currently threading mine through one of the hitch chains...then to hitch ...quite a bit of slack...any advice???
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11-23-2018, 07:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
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Yes...shorten the cable. Many will suggest not threading through the chains. I'll be interested to follow this thread to see what others do.
I always heard the break-away cable should be slightly shorter than the chains, so that the plug gets pulled before the chains are at full extension. Otherwise you get no auto braking because the chains engage first.
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2016 FC 25' FB twin
2013 F-150 Lariat CrewCab 3.5 EB 4X4 3.55 axle
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11-23-2018, 07:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Pearl
, Alaska
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 30
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I should add that the AS dealer threaded mine this way during orientation...looked very sloppy and lots of slack in the cable with gaps that I felt could snag...
On the other hand...on my previous RV , there were times I was nervous that I had not allowed enough play and that a hard turn or such would disengage switch...[emoji41]
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11-23-2018, 08:12 PM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,837
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deltaboy59
Currently threading mine through one of the hitch chains...then to hitch ...quite a bit of slack...any advice???
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I thread mine through the hole on the receiver where the chain hooks on, then back to the coupler and fastened with the pin through latch handle. Never thread it through the chain links.
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11-23-2018, 08:21 PM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 542
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I put an eye hook in one of the licence plate screw holes and run it through that, this way the AS is directly attached to my TV in case the whole hitch weld comes loose
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11-23-2018, 08:53 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Short cable clipped to truck receiver.
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11-23-2018, 09:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,106
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I thread mine through the hole on the receiver where the chain hooks on, then back to the coupler and the loop goes through the lock that keeps the latch handle closed.
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11-23-2018, 09:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 25' International
Mound
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 236
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I thread mine through a spot on the frame independent of the receiver. Like Castaway, I do it this way in case of receiver failure. I don’t have any problem with extra cable length.
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11-24-2018, 05:53 AM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
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2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel
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11-24-2018, 05:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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I wrap a few turns around the umbilical cord to take up slack, then put it on the safety chain hook.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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11-24-2018, 06:16 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,837
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I wrap a few turns around the umbilical cord to take up slack, then put it on the safety chain hook.
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The emergency brake cable should be short enough that if the trailer comes off the ball and the chains extend the brakes will be active. On my rig the umbilical cord would not disconnect if the chains were fully extended.
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11-24-2018, 08:18 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure.AS
The emergency brake cable should be short enough that if the trailer comes off the ball and the chains extend the brakes will be active. On my rig the umbilical cord would not disconnect if the chains were fully extended.
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X2
Never thread thru the chains, never knot the chains to shorten them.
Attach breakaway cable securely to the vehicle, receivers also fail. 🥴
Bob
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11-24-2018, 08:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Kansas City
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 235
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If you feel really enthusiastic. Cut it to the correct length and re crimp the eye. Then attach it to the receiver with another D shackle.
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11-24-2018, 09:50 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shermy1987
If you feel really enthusiastic. Cut it to the correct length and re crimp the eye. Then attach it to the receiver with another D shackle.
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NOT the receiver...😳👎
Bob
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11-24-2018, 10:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1987 25' Sovereign
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob662
Yes...shorten the cable. Many will suggest not threading through the chains. I'll be interested to follow this thread to see what others do.
I always heard the break-away cable should be slightly shorter than the chains, so that the plug gets pulled before the chains are at full extension. Otherwise you get no auto braking because the chains engage first.
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You want the chains to engage first to prevent complete trailer breakaway — that’s what they’re for. Breakaway switch is to engage trailer brakes if it completely detaches from theTV.
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11-24-2018, 01:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Kansas City
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
NOT the receiver...😳👎
Bob
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I'm absolutely 100℅ sure that my regular maintenance inspections of my receiver will prevent it from ever falling off.
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11-24-2018, 01:44 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shermy1987
I'm absolutely 100℅ sure that my regular maintenance inspections of my receiver will prevent it from ever falling off.
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Well...go ahead do it your way instead of the correct way, it is your trailer after all. 😂
Bob
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11-25-2018, 06:53 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1971 25' Tradewind
Atl Bch
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mojo
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Was reading all replies, but this one being a coil makes the most sense. And it clips to itself when not in use.
Thanks. I will order this one asap.
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11-25-2018, 07:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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For those of you who have purchased and used the Fastway cable, did you buy the 4 foot or 6 foot version?
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11-25-2018, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialman
For those of you who have purchased and used the Fastway cable, did you buy the 4 foot or 6 foot version?
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I purchased the four foot version.
From their site: “The 4′ cables are recommended for bumper pull trailers, and the 6′ cables fit gooseneck or 5th wheel trailers”
https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/zip-breakaway-cable
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