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In my new this year Bailey manual.
Secondary Braking Cable (breakaway device)
Purpose: To apply a trailer’s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle.
Having done this, the cable assembly is designed to part, allowing the trailer to come to a halt away from the towing vehicle.
Construction; A thin steel cable, coated in red plastic and fitted with a means of attachment for connection to the towing vehicle.
CARAVAN AND TOW VEHICLE
Operation; In the event of the main coupling of the trailer separating from the towing vehicle, the cable should be able to pull tight, without any hindrance, engaging the trailer’s brakes.
The breakaway cable should never become taut during normal use.
Correct procedure for use:
Regularly check the cable and clip for damage.
If in doubt, contact your trailer or towbar supplier 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).
Where a designated attachment point is provided on the towbar:
• Pass the cable through the attachment point and clip it back on itself.
• Where no designated attachment point has been provided on the towbar:
• Fixed ball: Loop the cable around the neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable like this, use a single loop only.
• Detachable ball, You must seek guidance on procedure from the towbar manufacturer or supplier.
Other means of attachment:
In some instances it may be possible to attach the cable assembly:
• To a permanent part of the towbar structure, as long as this meets the approval of the towbar manufacturer/supplier,
• To an accessory sold for the specific purpose of breakaway cable attachment.
When the breakaway cable is attached, check to ensure:
a. That the cable cannot snag in use on the Caravan coupling head, jockey wheel, or any accessory, e.g. a stabiliser, bump shield, cycle carrier, etc.
b. That there is sufficient slack in the cable to allow the towing vehicle and caravan to articulate fully without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the brakes. For peace of mind you might wish to check the state of the cable by positioning the caravan 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 caravan’s brakes
prematurely.
Having followed this advice, should you feel that a satisfactory coupling arrangement cannot be achieved, consult your trailer or towbar supplier or service agent.
It is a legal requirement that the secondary breakaway cable is used when towing.
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