Everything YOU need to know about RedArc Tow-Pros!
An Electric Brake Controller or commonly referred to as an EBC is the first thing you need to think about as they are legally required on all trailers over 750kg.
To purchase a EBC kit that you can DIY install check out our online store!
To have one EBC professionally installed in our workshop get in touch!
To know a little more and maybe what else you need please read on!
When you’re towing a caravan, safety should always be the main priority. A brake controller main job is to apply the brakes in your caravan or trailer when the vehicle brakes are applied. Here at Accelerate we use and recommend the Redarc TowPro Elite V3.
The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite trailer brake controller offers unparalleled performance and reliability, making it a top choice for drivers across Australia.
Why Choose the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite?
Versatile Braking Modes: The Tow-Pro Elite features two modes:
Automatic/Proportional Mode: For smooth braking on highways and gravel roads.
User-Controlled Mode: For precise control in off-road conditions like sand, mud, and dirt.
Sway Prevention: The manual override function allows you to control trailer brakes independently, helping to stabilize any swaying.
Discreet Installation: The Tow-Pro Elite hides behind your dashboard, with only the sleek dial visible, keeping your vehicle’s interior clean and unobtrusive.
Broad Compatibility: It supports various trailer brake systems, works with 12 or 24-volt vehicles, and fits into a range of dash configurations.
Essential for Safe Towing
In Australia, trailers (including caravans) with a GTM exceeding 750kg must have electronic brakes. If your caravan or trailer has electric brakes, an electronic brake controller is required to operate them. The Tow-Pro Elite ensures your caravan brakes engage automatically when you apply your vehicle’s brakes by channeling power from your vehicle's stoplights through the controller to the trailer plug.
For safe and confident towing in any condition, the Tow-Pro Elite is the ultimate choice.
What else might you need for towing you ask?
Ask you caravan manufacturer or caravan reseller for the caravans wiring diagram.
This will clearly indicate exactly how you car must be wired up to safely and efficiently tow the caravan. But some of the other upgrades your car may need include;
Grey Isolated Anderson Plug: Is responsible for charging the batteries in your caravan while you drive. We wire them using heavy duty 6B&S cable (Fancy way of saying seriously thick cable) to handle the current that your DC charge will be pulling form the alternator whilst driving. Suitable for lithium charge operations.
Red Anderson Plug: This is a much smaller sized cable that gives direct power to an Electric Stability Controller commonly shortened to ESC.
Trailer Plug: Highly likely this is already on your vehicle, it could be round or flat but in most cases needs to be checked for the correct wiring configuration and also may need to be upgraded to a 12 pin flat if you caravan require it.
Reverse Camera: Your caravan probably has a camera on the rear to assist with backing in, it will usually already be installed with a cable to the front of the caravan, we recommend asking you caravan manufacturer or reseller for the car side of the camera kit prior to picking up the caravan so we can install it at the same time as everything else, saving you time and money.
Towing Slang: Anderson Plug = Ando, Electric Brake Controller = EBS, Electric Sway Controller = ESC, Heavy Duty Cable Between Car and Caravan for Camera Feed = WOZA
Fun fact: If you have a 7 pin on your car but a 12 pin on your caravan it will not work BUT if you have a 12 pin on your car and a 7 pin of your caravan then that will work as your caravan will only require the top 7 pins for power which can be fed from the 12 pin of you car.
What is even better is the we can do all of this for you! We are experts in setting vehicles up for towing caravans.
Our team of highly qualified and experienced auto electricians and mechanics specialise in 4wd and caravan upgrades. Book in your phone call now to discuss the best options for your next project
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