In December of 1998, national towing regulations were implemented across Australia following a unanimous decision by the State Ministers of Transport.
These new regulations dictated that any trailer with a Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) exceeding 750kg would need to be fitted with an electric brake control system.
These are the requirements depending on the specific weight of your caravan:
GTM under 750kg
No additional brakes required
751< GTM < 2,000kg
Braking system on wheels of at least one axles; over-ride brakes allowed, although electric is recommended on all trailers over 1,000kg
GTM > 2,000 kg
Need a “breakaway” system installed on all wheels; system must be powered by a full-charged battery at ALL times (can be either standalone or auxiliary)
These units eradicate the need of permanently mounting the trailer brake It also allows users with the flexibility of moving the brake controller between vehicles and trailers. Perfect for those with company cars or those with employees with different vehicles.