CedarForks Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I found the Breakaway Switch hanging loose under our 2019 Legacy II. From the outline left on the frame it would seem that it had been held in place by a single small screw into the frame. Would a 3" strip of 1" VHB tape be stronger than the 'pin pull' in an emergency? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideadeuce Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Yes, from my limited experience with VHB tape, yes, as long as you prep both mating surfaces with alcohol. But why not replace the screw in addition, since the hole is already there. 1 - Mike Brentwood, TN 2018 Elite II - Spirit of Adventure Hull #308 - 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L Class IV hitch with 12k lb coupler Starlink, Cradlepoint cellular modem, Victron Multiplus II 12V 3000W, Ekrano display, Orion XS 50amp, Atmos 4.4 15k AC/12K Heat pump, Nova Kool 5180 fridge, Epoch 460aH x2, 520 watts solar, Custom rear bicycle rack, Alcan Springs, Bulldog shocks, Falken H/T02 tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhncb Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 The switch needs to be free to rotate so it can adjust to the angle of pull by the cable. Best to replace the screw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I would install a larger self tapping screw AND the 3M tape, aligning the switch with the lanyard attach point on the trailer hitch. I don’t think that in normal operation it has to rotate, as long as it is positioned correctly when secured. Even an off-angle pull easily withdraws the plunger. One thing you do not want to happen in an accident is for the switch assembly to pull off the frame instead of the plunger coming out. That would be very bad .... John Davies Spokane WA 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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