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2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
Failure to properly attach the safety cables and brake actuator
break-away cable between the trailer and the tow vehicle may
result in a runaway trailer if the trailer coupler becomes detached
from the hitch. This may cause serious injury, death and/or
property damage.
The strength rating of EACH safety cable must be equal to or
exceed the trailer’s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
Before each trip, ensure that the safety cables are correctly
attached between the tow vehicle and the trailer. Secure the
breakaway cable to the bumper or frame of the tow vehicle as
close to center as possible but do not attach to the safety cables.
As noted above, the trailer hitch should provide a place for
attaching safety cables, through holes or rings on both sides
of the hitch ball. It is strongly recommended, and most states
require, that the cables be crossed under the trailer tongue (e.g.,
the cables on the left side of the trailer tongue should be attached
to the hole or ring on the right side of the hitch ball, and the right
side cable should be attached to the hole or ring on the left side of
the hitch ball). If the trailer separates from the hitch ball doing so
will slow the process of the dropping of the trailer tongue.
The cables should be rigged as tightly as possible, with just
enough slack to permit tight turns. If for any reason it becomes
necessary to replace a safety cable, do not substitute with any
part other than a genuine MasterCraft cable.
Breakaway Cable
Secure the breakaway cable to the bumper
or frame of the tow vehicle as close to
the center as possible, but do not attach
it to the safety chains. The cable MUST
hang clear of the trailer tongue and be
long enough to permit sharp turns without
pulling the cable to prevent the brakes from
being engaged. The intent of the breakaway
cable is to apply the brakes if the safety
chains fail. Do not loop an S-hook over the
breakaway cable to attach it.
Never tow a trailer without the breakaway cable secured to the
tow vehicle.
If the breakaway cable is accidentally pulled and the brakes applied,
determine why it happened and fix the problem. Inadvertent setting
of the brakes by pulling the breakaway cable is a common mistake.
To prevent light pulls from accidentally setting trailer brakes, a small
metal clip has been installed on breakaway cables in front of the
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