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I have no connection to this business. I am only posting this up for those of you that are interested in towing heavy stuff.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/48...craig/?cs=4200 Quote:
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Sounds interesting, I'll be looking into this further.
I've installed a couple of electric brake controllers but the idea of being able to use any vehicle is cool One immediate concern I have is that with traditional brake controllers such as the Tekonshas that I have used, they have a manual brake control lever on them. Meaning if you get into a situation where you want to immediately apply braking power to the caravan but not necessarily the tow vehicle, say with speed wobbles, you just need to move the lever over - the brake controller should always be mounted in an easy to reach position. Not to mention if you want to make tweaks to the brake controller on the move, add or reduce braking power for example. Can this be done via a phone app? Legally it probably cannot as you cant touch a mobile device while driving. But even illegally, can you unlock a phone and activate the brake override function in a hurry? |
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What sort of safeguards are in place should the link fail? Edit: Ok had a read of their website. The device uses bluetooth and the user sets the braking limit through the app. If the bluetooth disconnects, the unit on the trailer holds on to the previously-communicated setting until such time as the bluetooth link is restored. I still wouldn't use it. It's also $650, that's pretty expensive. Not sure if that's supply and fit or just supply. Last edited by leesa; 14-08-2017 at 06:53 PM. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth WA
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Interesting device and Aussie designed/made too.
Some more info here - https://www.elecbrakes.com/faq If Bluetooth fails, it has a backup. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Q..10kms west of Rocky...
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Rear vision cameras in caravans hard wired is best. Wireless picks up interference.
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R51 Pathy, 91 Jayco Swan
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Mackay, QLD
Posts: 3,635
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Caravans with electronic stability also have the capability of a drawbar mounted brake controller. With no silly phone app. Blokes idea is already redundant. Just a money making app for him.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 494
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Not sure how he would still get the dynamic effect from a phone app that most controllers have in an emergency stop ie applying max brake power to the van when the tow vehicle is also in a max brake situation.
I tow vans with single axle and dual axle braking and this requires me to adjust the unit each time I change vans to get the correct brake ratio so the unit has to be accessible and easily adjusted on the run.
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