Hence, if the car and caravan become separated by the clip failing, the handbrake on the caravan is not engaged. Well, in the past with a spring clip, there has apparently been incidents where the clip failed first and not the cable. Carabiner, Spring Clip, What’s the Difference? As stated in the video, since 2018 all breakaway cables fitted to caravans should have a carabiner, not a spring clip. The breakaway cable is designed to snap in such a scenario. The clue is in the name, essentially if your caravan became unhitched from your car the breakaway cable engages the handbrake on your caravan. What is a Breakaway Cable and Why Do You Need One? However, as always, its the little details which you may not be aware of which can provide value. As previously stated some of the information below is going to be ‘old hat’ to experienced caravanners. Hence, this isn’t just some random advice on breakaway cables from self-proclaimed ‘caravan expert’.īelow I’m going to summaries the points made in the video above. Tim, as you can see from his T-shirt is a member of the NPCC (National Police Chiefs’ Council) as a Leisure Vehicles Officer. The Caravan Guard video above is presented by Tim Booth. Hence, you don’t want to find out in the future after an accident your caravan insurance will not pay out due to a breakaway cable or fitment which is not to standard.Įven if you don’t have the time to read the rest of my post I would encourage you to watch this video on the latest caravan breakaway cable standards: Video – .uk While the new standards are not as of yet a change in the law, that might change in the future. However, its also in the best interest of the caravanner. Hence, its in their best interests to make caravanners aware of the latest safety standards. I then did a little bit of research myself and I came across the video below from Caravan Guard.Ĭaravan Guard is one of the most popular insurers for leisure vehicles. They had recently purchased a new caravan and the dealer made them aware of the change in standards. I only became aware of the latest standard on caravan breakaway cables after speaking with one of our guests. Breakaway Cable Length, Placement and Condition.Carabiner Cables – Tow Bar Loop or Dedicated Bracket Fixing?.Carabiner, Spring Clip, What’s the Difference?.What is a Breakaway Cable and Why Do You Need One?.
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