Correct attachment point of breakaway cable

[KYAvion]

This article covers exactly why the breakaway cable should be attached to an independent point on the tow vehicle unrelated to the receiver.


https://campaddict.com/deadly-towing-mistake/

[slowmover]

What . . no one thinks it as funny as I do to come across the trailer still attached to the OEM hitch receiver sans THE ACTUAL TOW VEHICLE!

And it was a very pretty job of hitching, usually. That’s what made it so funny.

You always knew it was a GM truck, ha!

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