{"product_id":"break-away-switch-vled","title":"BREAK AWAY SWITCH (VLED)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eBreak Away Switch (VLED)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a safety device commonly used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"100\"\u003etrailers with electric brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e (like RVs, utility trailers, or horse trailers). Its purpose is to \u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eautomatically activate the trailer’s brakes if it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1w16shl\" data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w4txri\" data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eThe switch is mounted on the trailer and connected to the tow vehicle with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"385\"\u003ecable or lanyard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1bbma\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eIf the trailer \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eseparates\u003c\/strong\u003e from the hitch, the cable pulls a \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"479\"\u003epin out of the switch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sg5tpr\" data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eOnce the pin is pulled:\n\u003cul data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c77rd1\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eThe switch completes an electrical circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mw50x0\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"637\"\u003ePower from the trailer’s onboard battery is sent to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eelectric brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"chydgk\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eThe brakes engage immediately to \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"709\"\u003estop the trailer independently\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9jmc1k\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eWhat “VLED” refers to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e“\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eVLED\u003c\/strong\u003e” typically indicates that the breakaway switch includes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eVoltage LED indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e. This LED provides a quick visual check of the system’s status:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ac8q2x\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eGreen (or solid light):\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery and system are OK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"45cudk\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eRed or no light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low battery or a fault in the breakaway system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1afyv87\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eSome models may blink or change color to indicate specific issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mwbmj5\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eWhy it’s important\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ymfoh0\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003ePrevents a runaway trailer, reducing the risk of accidents or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ylt620\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eOften \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003erequired by law\u003c\/strong\u003e for trailers with electric braking systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bqkedx\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eHelps ensure the trailer stops even if the main electrical connection fails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1f2sdwt\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eKey components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cz989i\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eBreakaway switch (with removable pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hjdmks\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eLanyard\/cable to tow vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k0cpni\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eTrailer battery (dedicated or shared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wlo1u9\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eElectric brake system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zyol8l\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eLED indicator (in VLED models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VISION LED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42706142494807,"sku":"PTC-BAS","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/4195\/6439\/files\/9244DF04-C700-43EB-B3B3-C54EABF9F85F.jpg?v=1776355431","url":"https:\/\/thepartxperts.com\/products\/break-away-switch-vled","provider":"TPX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}