Blog — Electric Brakes

Both wired and wireless brake controllers are great options for those who want to tow safely without the commitment of hardwiring a unit to a specific tow vehicle. Here are a few points that may aid your purcahsing decisions when weighing up the pros and cons of wired vs wireless portable systems You can change between both VEHICLE and TRAILER in less than 5 minutes (wireless systems are hardwired to the trailer) Wired connections are much more stable (obviously), the current Bluetooth Technology is not fit for use in safety features and may drop out at any point in time...

An Introduction to Electric Brake ControllersWhen you are towing a caravan for the first time, safety is one of the most important things to consider. Therefore, electric brake controllers are an absolute must.All trailers and caravans with a 750kgs GTM or more must be fitted with brakes. Electric brakes are the most common and require a brake controller with connections to the trailer fitted in the tow vehicle.What are electric brake controllers?An electric brake controller is a device that is installed in your vehicle and activates the brakes of your caravan when the towing vehicle's brakes are applied.Why do you...