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Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor

Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor

Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor
$ 48.48

Score By Feature

Based on 567 ratings
Easy to use
9.60
Easy to install
9.32
Value for money
9.28

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Product Description

When the trailer is separated from the tow vehicle, the trailer brakes are activated
Connecting your towing vehicle to the battery charger enables you charge it while checking the battery charge of the towing vehicle with the built-in LED battery meter
Box, battery, charger, 7-inch switch, and hardware are included as part of the complete system
The battery is rated at 5 amp hours, and has 1 to 2 axle capacity
In terms of breakaway system, D exceeds B. Section 393 of the regulation. (d) of Section 43

Questions & Answers

Can the product be purchased as a case and hardware only or does it include a battery?

A battery is included with the It is very easy to install the entire system.

If the charger is a "smart charger" it will prevent overcharging. If the charger is not smart, does it charge the battery continuously when there is current?

... the 20400 charger will stop charging once it reaches the same voltage level as the battery in the towing vehicle. In this manner, overcharging is prevented. You may contact us with any questions you might have by calling From 8000 to A 470-word essay I am available Monday through Friday, 2287 It will be Friday from 8 to 11 Thank you. I'm in the office until 5 central time.

Can you tell me which battery is included with this ?

A 5A power supply is included in the unit My understanding of your question is that it doesn't matter which battery is used. For the past year, I have been using this unit without any problems. The trailer is equipped with a push button to determine the battery charge, which is convenient for me since I don't use it often.

This battery charger charges my trailer battery when plugged into the tow vehicle, or, is it designed to work on its own?

The trailer battery is not charged. Only the battery in the vehicle is charged. It is most people's failure to realize that breakaway batteries need to be charged Plugging it into the tow vehicle causes this unit to do it automatically.

Selected User Reviews For Hopkins 20400 Engager FT Break Away System with LED Battery Monitor

Hopkins sent me an item that looks like a return in hopes that I wouldn't notice
3/5

Because the battery appeared to be used, it is probably that somebody took out the new battery and put in their old battery as a return. There were large battery clips that did not fit the battery terminals well and were the wrong size and shape In addition to the cut ends of the tie wraps, the shipping box had the two tie wraps that were used to seal the Battey In addition, the four small plastic ears that keep the battery straight in the box were bent over and broken off, leaving the battery rattle around inside the box. Additionally, there was no insulation padded around the battery inside so the battery could have easily been damaged the first time the trailer hit a bump!.

Caspian Riggs
Caspian Riggs
| Mar 07, 2021
The controller is great, but the switch is cheap
4/5

After mounting this by using u-bolts, I was able to move my trailer These are bolts I got from my neighborhood In each side, there are three mounting holes, and there is one mounting hole on each side. There are two outer holes that are 5" apart from each other, resulting in 3". The u-shaped device I was looking for was not there A quarter" bolt was used, so I had to use a larger u-bolt It was due to a faulty bolt that I had to slightly expand the holes for the u-bolts Put your shoulders to the wheel. With the Engager controllers' LED status light, I know all is well because I am able to guarantee that the units I dislike the cheap break away switches included as part of the kit. In comparison to the old switches that I have utilized in the past, these feel cheap and are difficult to depress when the plunger is pushed back in.

Priscilla Maloney
Priscilla Maloney
| Oct 09, 2020
You should buy it from a brick-and-mortar store rather than online
3/5

As a whole, the product works well. I have an issue with the way it was packaged and shipped. Amazon Warehouse was the first place I ordered the first one. As a result of the battery bouncing around in the case, it damaged the inside of the case and also tore a section of the printed circuit board off. It is likely due to the package being opened and repacked. The unit I had returned was replaced with a new one that comes with factory packaging. The same goes for that one as well. It bounced around inside the case while shipping and caused the wires and case to be damaged. had to reschedule my trailer inspection once due to the fact that I already rescheduled it once, so I had to use both the 5 year old break away and the Amazon ordered unit and make a The best place to buy this is at your local store as these items are unlikely to survive shipping two hours.

Miles Patel
Miles Patel
| Sep 24, 2020
It should not be used for trailers that rarely get My horse trailer has two axles, so I installed this on it
3/5

Initial installation went smoothly and the program performed well in its It was once one of those trailers that sat on dirt, grass or gravel for several months at a time. If the trailer is left idle, the battery box will not dry out because the moisture will remain. In this case, the circuit board fails to function because it has corroded and is no longer viable The condition of the machine is good. After I purchased the system, I used it for two years. When it was $35, it was then. I think it was worth the money at the time but I would not recommend it at the new price of over $55.

Santana FINCH
Santana FINCH
| Apr 05, 2021
The hardware should be included inside the box
3/5

The instructions indicate how to do so. There were also tapping bolts In the case of what I received, this isn't the case. To complete the installation, I had to make a trip to a hardware store. It's not a big deal normally, but when they are supposed to be included in the purchased item, it's a reflection of that.

Kora HOWELLS
Kora HOWELLS
| Dec 07, 2020
It was easy to install and the product is of good quality
5/5

If it works as well as it looks then it would be okay. A test in the shop without load shows it is working. Directions are easy to follow.

Chance Bell
Chance Bell
| Feb 20, 2021
I liked the product and found it to be easy to use and My intention was to use this model because it includes a visual check of battery life with it
5/5

The Hopkins new version will make my life much easier, and I won't have to guess anymore. This unit is simple and easy to install, and the instructions for the wiring are clear. The first time I hit the brakes (the trailer was off the ground), I had never used an electric brake before. A typical "toy hauler" is not 1 axle with 2 wheels and brakes on each one, but instead has 4 axles with 4 wheels and brakes on each. In my opinion, this unit is a good buy. Thank you and best of luck to you,.

Jake Stout
Jake Stout
| Nov 04, 2020
The item was damaged during shipping
3/5

A damaged product was received in the shipment. There was no battery cover on the battery, so it appeared to have popped- In relation to As a result of There was a problem with the switch as well. Was in a pinch, so did not bother returning it, hence had to make due to the fact I didn't have time to return it Other parts can be done. Apart from the damage, the design of the product is quite nice. This is fun, and it's my favorite.

Andre Steele
Andre Steele
| Mar 28, 2021

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