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Old 03-12-2017, 04:19 AM   #9
Vet4jdc
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Originally Posted by MattHelm21 View Post
The theory I've heard is that the breakaway cable shouldn't be attached to a hitch component that could break off in the event of separation. A mounting point to the truck bed is preferred. I have always had bed rails under the hitch so I split the difference. I use a carabiner through the cable loop and attach it to a free hole in the bed rail. I've always had enough length so in turns it never disconnected. I've heard of others that haven't been so lucky.
I do the same as above. Hooked it to the hitch before and the cable got caught and locked up the brakes. Have not had an issue since attaching it to the bed rails with a carabiner.
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