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Old 01-08-2006, 10:51 PM   #1
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Question breakaway switch
Is my breakaway switch powered off of the trailer battery and does that mean that I should leave the battery switch on while towing?
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I'm sure you know this, but the breakaway switch needs to be hooked to the tow vehicle, also, via a cable to the tongue.
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