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CARAVAN & TOWING
We recommend a good quality towing package consisting of ignition-controlled power feed, electric brake controller, reverse camera and Electronic Stability Control.
If you are new to caravanning or towing and upgrading/fitting out your vehicle to suit your caravan; give us a call and we will discuss your options.
Electric Brake Controller
Trailers that weigh more than 750kg’s must be fitted with brakes and those that weigh over 2000kg must be fitted with electric brakes.
Electric brakes use a sensor controlled by the tow vehicle’s brake lights. When the lights activate, so does the brake controller. This sends power down to a heavy-duty circuit to the trailer brakes. The electric brakes only activate when the tow vehicle’s braking system is in use.
When towing, we use and recommend the Redarc Electric Brake Controller.
The Redarc range of Electric Brake Controllers provide ultimate safety when towing, offering a smoother trailer braking response suitable for 12 volt or 24-volt vehicle systems. Redarc’s Electric Brake Controller is the only brake controller on the market that offers two types of braking in the one unit – proportional and user-controlled modes.
The unit is supplied and installed behind the vehicle dash with a factory fitted switch with the turn of a control knob whenever needed. Prices vary on vehicles and towing requirements.
PRODUCT BELOW LINK: https://www.redarc.com.au/electric-trailer-brake-controller
Reverse Camera
Most new model vehicles come factory with reverse cameras. If they don’t, we supply and install aftermarket and genuine compatible reverse cameras and systems for all vehicles. Systems can integrate with factory head units, or we can supply cost effective removable dash or mirror mounted options.
We are the NT’s Supplier and Installer of Safety Dave products. We think, only the best systems on the Australian market applicable to all makes and models.
Trailer Plugs & Anderson Plugs
Outlined in the below wiring diagrams, trailer plugs connect to circuits on your vehicle and your caravan. We recommend supplying your caravan specifications and requirements to us to ensure the pins are matched on both vehicle and
caravan.
To charge batteries in caravans whilst driving, it is recommended to install an ignition controlled Anderson plug at the rear of the vehicle that the caravan plugs into. We use at a minimum 16mm heavy duty cabling to ensure minimal voltage drop.
Red Anderson for Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is ESC?
Electronic Stability Control provides the ultimate safety technology while you’re towing. It is well worth investing in to minimise and manage your risk of caravan sway.
ESC is a corrective safety measure, that uses a sensor mounted on the underside of the caravan to constantly monitor for the presence of critical sideways movement. If you are suddenly hit by a gust of wind or the caravan starts to sway, the ESC automatically assists in an emergency when you could lose control, keeping you upright and safe on the road.
Do I need ESC on my caravan?
No matter if you have an older model caravan or a newer model, we highly recommend getting this system installed. Nowdays, it is now a standard feature for all new cars manufactured with ESC. Installing an ESC system increases your safety on the road when towing.
ESC power supply is supplied via a separate red Anderson plug at your vehicles tow point.