Electric Brakes

The caravan brakes will not work unless you have a control module in your car. Commonly called an Electric Brake Controller this device is attached under the dash of your vehicle. It is wired to the car's battery, the stop light circuit and also to the seven-point socket into which the caravan plug connects. Its installation is virtually independent of the vehicle's electrical circuit and has no conflict with car computers or ABS Braking Systems. Installation usually takes an auto electrician one and a half to two hours depending upon the vehicle.

A wide range of Electric Brake Controllers is available but they all operate on similar principles. Power is fed from the vehicles stoplights into the controller then back to the caravan through the seven-point plug and socket. This allows the caravan brakes to come on automatically when you apply the vehicle brakes. The characteristics of the power flow will vary from unit to unit. We recommend a pendulum based brake controller. Why? Because a pendulum sensor sends a variable amount of power to the caravan brakes in proportion to the stopping motion of the motor vehicle. This will deliver smoother and more responsive braking in all situations. Most controllers also have a manual device which allows the user to apply the caravan brakes independent of the car brakes. This is a helpful feature to minimise caravan sway or instability.
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Insurance Repairs, Maintenance, Alterations & Additions
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Related Links:
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> Caravan Touring - Accessories & Equipement CHECKLIST
> Refrigerators - Everything you need to know about your caravan refrigerator    
> Insurance Work
> Pre Holiday Service
> Reversing A Caravan
> Outback Touring Preparation
> Suggested Hitch Up Checklist
> Electric Brakes
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> Axel Service 

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