It is the description used when an electric motor is used to activate a hydraulic pump that in turn actuates hydraulic brakes. The actuator should always be mounted in a protected area away from road debris and splashing water.
On a boat trailer, it should be mounted in a location that will never be submerged when launching or loading a boat. It depends on the model. While all Hydrastar actuators are watertight, they are not designed to be submerged and should not be pressure-washed under any circumstance.
The exception to this is the Hydrastar Marine series of actuators, specially designed for submersion and boat trailer applications. The Hydrastar Marine actuators have a watertight EPDM seal, use stainless steel hardware, and are vented to keep moisture out of the aluminum case. However, the actuators should be mounted in a location that is not submerged in salt water. Dodge trucks normally will not require the HBA-CAM2; however, model years may need an aftermarket brake controller to function properly.
When properly installed, Hydrastar actuators are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years. What is a brake controller? What are the different types of brake controllers? Are time-delayed brake controllers adjustable? How does a proportional brake controller work? Does the number of axles on my trailer make a difference as to what type of brake controller I should use?
Is it best to hard wire cut vehicle wiring when installing a brake controller? Tekonsha controllers. If I prefer to hard wire the controller, is there a special kit available? Yes, part TA contains everything needed to hard wire the controller. Where do I find the specific wiring harness for my vehicle?
When installing a controller where does the harness plug into under the dash? What is a trailer breakaway system? Need answer. How does my breakaway kit interact with the electric brakes on my trailer? Is a breakaway system needed on a trailer equipped with electric over hydraulic brakes? The breakaway functions the same as if the trailer was equipped with electric brakes.
Are there laws requiring a breakaway be installed on the trailer? Where can I find out if the state s I will be towing in require a breakaway system? The small LED lit control knob can be mounted in a switch panel , the side of the steering column, an unused area of the dashboard or the centre console. On the road, simply leave it on proportional mode, as indicated by the blue LED colour.
But this will all be proportional to the amount of pressure applied to the brake pedal. There is an initial delay with the trailer brakes coming on, to give a smooth stopping experience.
When going off-road you can tap the control dial twice to set it into user-controlled mode, as indicated by the green LED colour. In this mode, there is no delay with the trailer brakes being applied.
They will immediately come on at the intensity the dial is set to. The aim would be to get the maximum braking power without the trailer wheels locking up.
So in wet conditions you would dial down the power a little. This is done by pressing and holding down the control knob. This feature is useful if the trailer or caravan starts to jackknife or sway and you need to bring it back into alignment. This option will brake the trailer to a moderate level without applying the vehicle brakes. Another way in which the Tow Pro Elite is unique is that it has a three-axis accelerometer built in. This means it can be mounted anywhere and in any direction, unlike traditional controllers that needed to be mounted in line with the vehicle direction.
The Tow Pro Elite V3 will automatically calibrate itself based on the mounting position detected, making it a great all round plug and play option. These are available in three main varieties to suit most vehicles:. Not only is it safer to use an electric brake controller, but it is also often required by law when carrying loads above certain weight limits.
For full towing specifications and regulations in WA, see here. When towing your trailer or caravan, be sure to get it weighed at a public weigh bridge when its fully loaded. Steep fines and demerits apply for exceeding your maximum aggregate trailer mass ATM. These popular towing vehicles can all have maximum braked towing capacities of up to kgs, depending on model and year:. As you can see, an electric brake controller is an important part of safely towing your caravan, camper or trailer.
Not only that but it is a legal requirement when towing above certain weight limits. Be sure to check out the complete towing range in our online store.
Contact us for any support you need, and if in doubt have your electric brake controller professionally fitted for you at our warehouse in Perth. Continue reading. To say they did it style is an understatement. Proportional brake controllers use a motion-sensing device to detect how fast the tow vehicle is stopping. The moment the driver applies the brakes, the brake controller applies the same amount of braking power to the trailer's brakes -- if the truck is stopping quickly, the trailer will stop quickly; if the truck stops slowly, the trailer will stop slowly.
In a situation that requires heavy braking , for instance, a proportional brake controller will cause the trailer to stop at exactly the same time as the truck does. This type of brake controller provides the smoothest braking, and because both systems are doing the same amount of work, it reduces the amount of wear on each vehicle's braking system. Proportional brake controllers are also known as pendulum brake controllers because of the way they sense motion.
These devices use the position of a pendulum as a motion-sensing device, and drivers typically need to calibrate them before using them. When the vehicle is on a level plane and the pendulum is pointing straight down to the ground, the brake controller doesn't sense any motion and won't send any signals to the trailer's brakes.
When the vehicle moves, however, the pendulum points toward the rear of the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle brakes, the pendulum swings forward.
Depending on how far the pendulum swings, the brake controller sends a degree of power to the trailer's brakes. Time delayed brake controllers , on the other hand, provide a pre-determined amount of power to the trailer's brakes when the truck stops. The power is set beforehand by the driver and depends on how much trailer weight he's towing. A delay will always occur when the brakes are pressed; however, a sync switch allows the driver to adjust the length of the delay.
Time delayed brake controllers put more wear on braking systems, but they're less expensive and easier to install than proportional brake controllers. Sometimes simply hooking up a brake controller to your trailer isn't enough reassurance. It helps to know how much brake power you're applying during a stop or whether the trailer brakes are even functioning at all.
Brake controllers almost always have some type of monitor built in, which, if placed correctly -- often under the instrument panel, near the driver's right leg -- is easily viewable from the driver's seat. Digital display screens show the voltage delivery going from the brake controller to the trailer's brakes. The more you press down on the brake pedal, the more power will go toward the trailer's brakes; if you give the pedal a softer touch, less power goes to the trailer's brakes.
The brake controller monitor reflects the amount of pressure and power you're applying to the brakes. Brake controller monitors help you make sure your trailer is properly connected and will notify you of any electrical problems that could put you in danger.
As technology improves, newer brake controllers, specifically electronic ones, offer more monitoring options. Some models come with LCD screens that give specific, continuous diagnostics and important warning signals to drivers.
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