breakaway cable
22 replies
Fysherman replied on 06/08/2017 12:03
Posted on 04/08/2017 09:25 by SianelenWe have a Range Rover Sport with a fixed tow bar and have been advised to fix the cable to one of the holes on the back plate that the tow ball is attached to. This brings it in line with what Navigateur has said.
Posted on 06/08/2017 12:03
Fine if the breakaway cable is designed to do that. The "clip" type is not and must be looped around the tow ball itself. the reason is the clip will break (they snap off) before the brakes are fully applied in the event of an emergency.
There have been a few posts on CT about this but good luck searching on this site.
Milothedog replied on 06/08/2017 13:31
Posted on 06/08/2017 13:31
If anyone is unsure this explains the two types of attachment method.
Sianelen replied on 06/08/2017 14:16
Posted on 06/08/2017 12:03 by FyshermanFine if the breakaway cable is designed to do that. The "clip" type is not and must be looped around the tow ball itself. the reason is the clip will break (they snap off) before the brakes are fully applied in the event of an emergency.
There have been a few posts on CT about this but good luck searching on this site.
Fysherman replied on 09/08/2017 10:30
Sianelen replied on 09/08/2017 12:09
Posted on 09/08/2017 10:30 by FyshermanThe post by milothedog shows clearly (and accurately) the two different types of attachments and their correct usage.
Don't think the fact it's on an Alko chassis has got a lot to do with it. It's the other end we are discussing.
Phishing replied on 10/08/2017 22:39
Freedom a whitebox replied on 11/08/2017 10:17
Posted on 06/08/2017 12:03 by FyshermanFine if the breakaway cable is designed to do that. The "clip" type is not and must be looped around the tow ball itself. the reason is the clip will break (they snap off) before the brakes are fully applied in the event of an emergency.
There have been a few posts on CT about this but good luck searching on this site.
Posted on 11/08/2017 10:17
I have the clip type fitted to my bailey, and I can confirm that it's the caravan/handbrake end that deforms and detaches when used in anger or testing it in front of a full audience ( as I did after a demonstrating perfect reverse pitching ) 🙄
The clip end stayed firmly attached to its dedicated attachment point
replied on 11/08/2017 10:28
Probably 25 years ago.SteveL replied on 13/08/2017 17:27
Posted on 13/08/2017 17:27
I think the confusion is in terminology. They are both clips, just that the one for direct attachment is a caribena clip. Alko make it very clear that the only one designed for direct attachment is the caribena type. I agree it is the caravan end that fails. However, I replaced mine with the caribena type following an earlier thread highlighting the issue. Personally I think it ridiculous there are two types, the caribena one could also be used for looped attachment. Although I suppose it saves the caravan manufactures a few £. Both of our vans came fitted with the cheaper looped type, although one of the vans cost over 20k.
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