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Correct Attachment of Breakaway Cables
by the National Caravan Council |
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| Correct Attachment of Breakaway Cables Braked Trailers (up to 3500kg GVW) |
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This advice is supported by:
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Other means of attachment:
In some instances it may be possible to attach the cable assembly:
Either:
a) to a permanent part of the towbar structure, as long as this meets the approval
of the towbar manufacturer/supplier,
Or:
b) to an accessory sold for the specific purpose of breakaway cable attachment.
Correct procedure for use:
- Regularly check the cable and clip for damage. If in doubt, contact your dealer
or your service agent.
- Make sure the cable runs as straight as possible and goes through a cable guide
underneath the trailer coupling.
- Determine whether or not the towbar has a designated attachment point (i.e.
a part specifically designated by its manufacturer
for a breakaway cable).
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| When the breakaway cable is attached,
check to ensure:
a) that the cable cannot snag in use on the trailer coupling head, jockey wheel, or any accessory
e.g. a stabiliser, bumper shield, cycle carrier, etc.
b) that there is sufficient slack in the cable to allow the towing vehicle and trailer to articulate fully without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the brakes.
Note: For peace of mind you might wish to check the state of the cable by positioning
the trailer and towing vehicle at extreme angles before
setting off.
c) that it is not so slack that it can drag on the ground. If left loose, the cable may scrape along the ground and be weakened so that it subsequently fails to do its job. The cable may also be caught on an obstacle when in motion thus engaging the trailer brakes prematurely.
Having followed this advice, should you feel that a satisfactory coupling arrangement
cannot be achieved, consult your trailer or towbar supplier
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THIS
ADVICE DOES NOT APPLY TO UNBRAKED TRAILERS UP TO 750kg GVW
which are required by law to have the use of a SECONDARY
COUPLING. A secondary coupling should keep the trailer ATTACHED
to its towing vehicle even if its main coupling becomes separated.
The guidance set out in this leaflet is provided for general guidance purposes
only, and does not purport to be legal advice or a definitive
interpretation of the law.
This document has been produced by the National Caravan Council on behalf of
the supporting organisations overleaf. National Caravan
Council, Catherine House, Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 1SS. www.thecaravan.net
Ref. CAN001 - Date of issue 01/05/2003 |
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