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By radar51 | AA Member | 4 Posts | 10 January 2022 at 9:01am

Hi. I have purchased a small 800 Kg UK caravan 2001 from the UK from a NZ dealer. It has a brakeaway cable system. There seems to be debate among caravan owners that I have asked whether to swap to a chain-to- car system. Also told to not have the breakaway and chain operating at the same time. (I cant see why not). My preference is chain only. Please advise if possible.

Anon
By Ian | AA Expert | 545 Posts | 10 January 2022 at 3:05pm

I have found the requirement in the VIRM
A trailer 2000kg or less must have a compliant breakaway brake, or have a safety chain or cable. I don't so a reason why you couldn't have both a breakaway brake and chain.