Breakaway cable

Surfrider replied on 03/07/2016 15:13

Surfrider

Posted on 03/07/2016 15:13

I have a Brink detachable towbar which does not have a point whereby the breakaway cable can be directly attached. My only option seems to be to loop it around the towbar. I would be grateful for any advice as there seems to be many conflicting views on this and especially as regards the legal requirements for a fixed connection point.

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Tinwheeler replied on 03/07/2016 16:17

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 03/07/2016 16:17

See this thread, Surfrider.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/community/discussions/information,-technical-tips-advice/towcars-towing/DVSA-issuing-illegal-breakaway-cable-notices/rt/1512729/

The CC Technical Dept have been asked to comment.

Surfrider replied on 03/07/2016 20:07

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Surfrider

Caravanner

Posted on 03/07/2016 20:07

Many thanks Tinwheeler for the link which does make interesting reading. I've had a closer look at the Brink towing bracket and there are oval shaped holes either side of where the tow ball connects so I assume that these holes are for the breakaway cable connection.