Trailer brake cable replacement9/9/2023 ![]() Therefore below, I’ve separated the advice based on the type of cable you may have on your caravan. How and where should and shouldn’t you fit a caravan breakaway cable? The whole point of the new 2018 standard was to try and remove confusion. The information below, referencing Tim’s advice, covers both spring clips and carabiners. Eventually, all caravan breakaway cables will use a carabiner. Many caravanners today still have a spring clip breakaway cable. On the left is a spring clip on the right is a carabiner: Image – .uk Properly Fitting A Breakaway Cable With a carabiner and a proper mounting point, the cable should always snap and engage the handbrake. Therefore, rendering the principle of the breakaway cable pointless. Hence, if the car and caravan become separated by the clip failing, the handbrake on the caravan is not engaged. Well, in the past, with a spring clip, there have apparently been incidents where the clip failed first and not the cable. Carabiner, Spring Clip, What’s The Difference? As stated in the video, since 2018, all breakaway cables fitted to caravans should have a carabiner, not a spring clip. The breakaway cable is designed to snap in such a scenario. Essentially if your caravan became unhitched from your car the breakaway cable engages the handbrake on your caravan. What Is A Breakaway Cable & Why Do You Need One? However, as always, its the little details which you may not be aware of which can provide value. I’ll also add a few comments of my own.Īs previously stated, some of the information below is going to be ‘old hat’ to experienced caravanners. Hence, this isn’t just some random advice on breakaway cables from a self-proclaimed ‘caravan expert’.īelow I’m going to summarise the points made in the video above. Tim, as you can see from his T-shirt, is a member of the NPCC (National Police Chiefs’ Council) as a Leisure Vehicles Officer. The Caravan Guard video above is presented by Tim Booth. Hence, you don’t want to find out in the future after an accident your caravan insurance will not pay out due to a breakaway cable or fitment which is not to standard.Įven if you don’t have the time to read the rest of my post, I would encourage you to watch this video on the latest caravan breakaway cable standards: Video – .uk While the new standards are not as of yet a change in the law, that might change in the future. However, its also in the best interest of the caravanner. Hence, its in their best interests to make caravanners aware of the latest safety standards. I then did a little bit of research myself, and I came across the video below from Caravan Guard.Ĭaravan Guard is one of the most popular insurers for leisure vehicles. They had recently purchased a new caravan, and the dealer made them aware of the change in standards. ![]() I only became aware of the latest standard on caravan breakaway cables after speaking with one of our guests. Conclusions On Caravan Breakaway Cables.Breakaway Cable Length, Placement & Condition.Carabiner Cables – Tow Bar Loop Or Dedicated Bracket Fixing?. ![]() ![]() Carabiner, Spring Clip, What’s The Difference?.What Is A Breakaway Cable & Why Do You Need One?. ![]()
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