I need HELP!!!: Breakaway cable hook up

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Breakaway cable hook up

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Topic: Breakaway cable hook up

Posted By: pedwards2932
Subject: Breakaway cable hook up
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2020 at 12:07pm

When I purchased my RPOD the owner showed me how he connected the breakaway cable. He had it attached to the safety chain hook. I got to thinking about this and don't think it would work that way. I suspect it needs to be hooked to the hitch independant of the safety chain. I would think you would want it slightly tighter than the safety chain so if it came unhooked it would put the activate the breaks. Is that correct? I am thinking I need to get a hook so I can attach it easily.

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2020 at 12:34pm

You are right on both counts. Here is a nice video on how to set it up correctly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eubR3ssLiOM

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Posted By: Shane
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2020 at 2:25pm

I use a D hook and attach it to the area where you would attach the safety chain S hook to the tow vehicle. Do not attack the break away to the chain itself, and make sure the break away cable is not to long either. It should be shorter than the chain that way it will break away, is it is longer than the chains it may not break away due to the chains being longer than the cable.

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ENGINE 55,TRUCK 44,BATALLION 12

Posted By: tcj
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2020 at 5:50pm

Hey offgrid, thanks for posting that video.

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2018 R-pod 180 Hood River Edition