Brophy BCC6 breakaway safety cable assembly shown coiled in red with a metal carabiner clip, key ring, and attached warning tag. The coiled design prevents tangling and allows flexible movement, while the carabiner secures the cable to a fixed point. The tag includes safety instructions and a website link. Used to activate trailer brakes in case of hitch separation.
C. R. Brophy Machine Works

Brophy Towing Safety Cable BCC6 6 Foot Coiled Breakaway Tether (DOT Compliant High Tensile Steel Wire RV Utility Cargo Trailer Brake Activation)

In stock
SKU: BCC6
$15.95 USD

Description

Brophy BCC6 6-Foot Coiled Trailer Breakaway Safety Cable

The Brophy BCC6 6-foot coiled breakaway cable provides instantaneous emergency trailer brake activation in the event of accidental hitch or coupler separation. Constructed with a high-tensile braided steel wire core encased in a UV-resistant protective polymer jacket, this DOT-compliant safety tether maintains constant tension without dragging along abrasive road surfaces. Engineered for universal compatibility with standard trailer breakaway switch plungers, it guarantees positive mechanical switch engagement to halt runaway utility trailers, travel campers, and commercial haulers safely.

Best Used For:

  • Emergency Breakaway Brake Activation: Connecting tow vehicle chassis frames to trailer breakaway switch pins to automatically engage electric brakes during hitch disconnects.
  • High-Clearance Towing Applications: Providing a full 6.0-foot extended reach for lifted trucks, gooseneck trailers, and fifth-wheel recreational vehicles without binding.
  • Towing Safety Compliance Upgrades: Replacing frayed, rusted, or dragging straight safety cables with a self-coiling DOT-approved tether across commercial fleets.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Coiled Memory Architecture: Self-retracting 6-foot coiled cable stays suspended above road asphalt to eliminate cable dragging, fraying, and premature wear.
  • High-Tensile Braided Steel Core: Multi-strand steel cable construction delivers exceptional tensile pull strength to reliably trip breakaway switch pins.
  • UV-Resistant Protective Jacket: Weatherproof polymer coating shields internal steel strands against road salt, moisture, abrasion, and UV degradation.
  • DOT Highway Compliance: Meets and exceeds federal Department of Transportation requirements for commercial and recreational trailer safety systems.
  • Heavy-Duty Connection Hardware: Equipped with a rugged spring clip and reinforced terminal loop for fast, secure attachment to vehicle anchor points.
  • Universal Switch Compatibility: Designed for seamless drop-in fitment with all standard electric trailer breakaway switch boxes and plungers.

What's Included

  • (1) Brophy BCC6 Coiled Breakaway Cable – 6 Feet Long

Technical Specifications

Brand Brophy (C. R. Brophy Machine Works)
Model Number BCC6
Product Type Coiled Trailer Breakaway Safety Tether
Extended Usable Length 6.0 feet (72.0 inches / 1.83 m)
Cable Design Self-Retracting Coiled Memory Cable
Internal Core Material High-Tensile Braided Galvanized Carbon Steel Wire
Protective Jacket Material UV-Resistant and Abrasion-Resistant Polymer Coating
Safety & Legal Compliance DOT Approved / Federal Highway Safety Standards Compliant
End Connection Type Reinforced Wire Eyelet Loop and Steel Spring Snap Hook
Application Class Electric Breakaway Switch Activation and Trailer Emergency Braking
Compatible Trailer Types RV Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Utility Rigs, Livestock Haulers, Boat Trailers
Packaging Quantity Sold Individually (1 Cable per Pack)

Pro-Tip: Always clip the breakaway cable directly to the tow vehicle frame or dedicated hitch receiver loop rather than around the safety chains or ball mount to ensure immediate brake activation if the hitch assembly separates.