![]() This is because the ‘tug’ on the cable can cause the clip to stretch rather than activate the handbrake, whereas with the cable ‘clipped’ around the whole tow bar assembly the cable will achieve its potential of pulling the handbrake on. The other type of breakaway cable is a spring clip, which always has to go back onto the cable and cannot be connected to a fixed mounting point. This type of breakaway cable can either clip to a dedicated mounting point on the towbar – or pass around the towbar assembly and clip back onto the cable. ![]() There’s a new standard for 2018 caravans – all breakaway cables will have the carabiner clip, with a view to helping users in the correct fitting of this caravanning safety device. Legally, if you’re towing a trailer over 750kg it needs to have a breakaway cable to activate the braking system in the event of a detachment. A caravan breakaway cable is designed to take a two tonne strain. In this video, Leisure Vehicles Officer and caravan safety expert Tim Booth goes through how important the breakaway cable is when caravanning the different types of breakaway cables available, and how to attach them to different types of towbars and the importance of looking after your caravan’s breakaway cable. Here at Caravan Guard, we’ve dealt with detachment claims where the breakaway cable has failed and on roadside checks breakaway cables are regularly are incorrectly attached to the tow bar or not at all! It’s therefore really important to check your breakaway cable has been correctly fitted before every caravanning trip to avoid a serious accident or injury, as detachments are more common than you might think! It’s the one thing that will apply the caravan brakes should your tourer become detached from your tow car when towing. Not only is a breakaway cable an essential, life-saving piece of kit when towing a caravan (or any other braked trailer), it’s also a legal requirement to have one fitted to your outfit. ![]() Trailer tent and folding camper reviews.
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