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Brake Controller suit Under Dash or Trailer Mounted

Category->Electric Brake Controller
(CM710) Brake Controller suit Under Dash or Trailer Mounted

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Australia's cheapest, no frills electric brake controller.

Mount under dash or on the trailer. Just 4 wires to connect.

BLACK WIRE - Connect to Battery via 20 amp fuse
RED WIRE - Connect to brake lamp active.
BLUE WIRE - Connect to brakes - positive.
WHITE WIRE - Connect to brake lamp negative - negative.

Note: Red LED display normally OFF, normally ON during braking only.

If you have multiple vehicles towing your trailer with electric brakes then this Brake Controller is ideal.

Controls 1 to 2 Axles

 

Click here for Brake Controller Installation Instructions.

Question: How does a under dash or trailer mounted brake controller work?

Answer: The brake controller is activated by the driver from his normal seating position when he brakes.

The brake controller is wired directly to the battery and directly to the brake lights. When the brake lights are activated, a contactor within the brake controller closes and allows current to flow directly to the brakes at a pre determined voltage.

The knob on the brake controller must be preset according to the trailers weight. Most trailers carry the same weight daily. Example, builders trailer, car carriers, pop tops, RV, etc

The more the trailer is loaded, just turn the knob to a higher voltage before you commence your trip. If weight is removed then turn the voltage down before you commence your trip.

Multi vehicles without brake controllers can tow trailers with trailer mounted brake controllers.

No longer do you  need multiple brake controllers in all vehicles to tow the same trailer.

Tip: Your brake light cable is approx 4amps. Your brakes require 6.4 Amps per axle. If you have an onboard battery it is permissible to trickle charge the battery from the lamps cable and power the brake controller contactor from the brake light. The battery can power the magnets because it is being trickle charged. Be sure to turn your light on when using the trailer otherwise the  trickle charge will not be working. 

Note: We recommend that a licensed repair facility install Brake Controllers. Some buyers return the unit claiming that it is not working. In most instances a blown diode is the cause of this unit not working. Crossed wires cause diodes to blow. There is no warranty claim in this instance.

Warning: Incorrect wiring will damage diodes causing the brake controller to fail. It is common for most brake controllers to fail when wired incorrectly.

Single Axle Continuous Rating 12 minutes @ 6.4amps - 12vdc
Tandeme Axle Continuous Rating 4 minutes @ 12.8.4amps - 12vdc
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