CURT MANUFACTURING, LLC. part description

For any and all types of trailers with electric trailer brakes, a CURT breakaway kit provides you with the equipment you need to be prepared. We offers three different complete breakaway systems to accommodate various trailer sizes and meet your specific towing needs. All of our breakaway kits are tested for your safety and meet DOT requirements for holding and breakaway situations.The CURT Soft-Trac 1 breakaway system comes with a 12-volt, 5-amp battery and a nylon breakaway switch for reliable activation. The battery is designed to be rechargeable for long-term use, and the breakaway switch comes with a 48" lanyard to fit most vehicle-trailer combinations. This particular kit also includes a 12-volt battery charger.To keep the battery well-protected from the elements and tampering, this Soft-Trac 1 breakaway kit also comes with a lockable top-load battery case. The case is made from durable plastic to be rust-free and features a screw-tight lid with rubber gaskets to maintain good wiring connections.Nobody hitches up a trailer expecting a breakaway, but that doesn't mean you should tow unprepared. Be ready for anything with a CURT breakaway kit.


  • Activates electric trailer brakes in the event of a breakaway
  • Compatible with trailers with up to three axles
  • 48" cable lanyard connects tow vehicle to trailer breakaway battery
  • 12-volt battery can be recharged using breakaway charger #52025
  • Included lockable battery case deters theft and corrosion
  • Bolt-on mounting system for secure installation on the trailer
  • Meets DOT requirements for holding / breakaway situations
  • Required in most states

Product Description

Soft-Trac 1 Breakaway Kit with Charger

Application Summary

CURT 52040 Soft-Trac 1 Trailer Breakaway Switch Kit System with Battery and Charger

Soft-Trac 1 Breakaway Kit with Charger

box breaks 12v replacement charging rv brakeaway control auto hitch car batteries connector replacements emergency clip camper wire switches controller parts light towed lights aways breakaways separation breal exterior break-away brake-away break-a-way

Product Attributes

Box Height In Inches - Xa 6
Box Length In Inches - Xa 9
Box Width In Inches - Xa 6
Class Id 0
Finish - Xa N/A
Item Class - Xa OBS
Item Height - Xa 0.000
Item Length - Xa 0.000
Item Width - Xa 0.000
Parcel Allowed - Xa Yes
Product Weight - Xa 0.000
Rate Class - Xa 70.0
Retail Height - Xa 6.000
Retail Length - Xa 9.000
Retail Width - Xa 6.000
Shipping Weight - Xa 6.000
Tariff 301 - Xa Yes
Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty

Additional Information

Country of Origin (Primary) CN
Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) 8543704500
Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS) 8543704500
NAFTA Preference Criterion Code B
Refurbished Part N
Remanufactured Part N
Warranty Special One-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty Special UOM TX
UPC 00612314920402

Curt®, a Lippert brand, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a full line of towing products, including heavy-duty equipment. It also offers fifth wheel, gooseneck, weight distribution hitches, ball mounts, trailer balls, electrical components, bike racks, cargo carriers, and other towing accessories. Headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Curt Manufacturing, LLC. has come a long way since it was founded as a trailer ball distribution business in 1993. Two years after its founding, it began manufacturing its own first custom-fit receiver hitch, which was soon followed by countless more. Today, Curt remains the FIRST Name in Towing Products® with over a thousand trailer hitch designs for everything, from vans and passenger cars to SUVs and full-size pickups.

Don't know your part number?

Take a photo and we'll identify it!

Recommended Products

More from CURT MANUFACTURING, LLC. (Browse all)