Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about these brake controllers.
An electric brake controller lets your tow vehicle apply your trailer’s brakes smoothly and in proportion to your own. In Australia it’s required by law for any trailer with a loaded weight over 750kg, so if you tow a caravan, large boat trailer or heavy box trailer, it’s essential gear.
Our online store carries the brake controllers Aussie towers rate most highly. The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite is Australia’s most popular controller, with a dual mode that switches between proportional braking for sealed roads and user-controlled braking for gravel, sand and dirt. The Tow-Pro Link adds Bluetooth app control. For a fully plug-and-play setup with no permanent wiring, the Elecbrakes EB2 trailer-mounted and VM1 vehicle-mounted units are hard to beat. We also stock vehicle-specific switch inserts, adaptors, BCDC wiring kits and battery isolators so you can complete the whole job.
Everything we sell is genuine stock, chosen by a team that works with this equipment for a living. That’s the difference between buying from FiveStar Towbars and a generic online retailer — you’re shopping a range curated by people who know what actually performs on the road. Every order is dispatched promptly, and our checkout makes finding the right kit straightforward.
Why buy from FiveStar — expert advice on hand
With 15+ years working with brake controllers across thousands of vehicles — from compact SUVs to heavy-duty utes, European models and EVs — our team knows this gear inside out. Not sure which controller suits your vehicle and trailer? Call us on 1300 787 008 before you order and we’ll point you to the right one.
Order online below for fast dispatch, or get in touch if you’d like a hand. Backed by a 4.9-star Google rating from 240+ reviews, FiveStar Towbars is a name Aussie towers trust — for the right product and the right advice.
We only sell the units we’d put in our own tow rigs.
Redarc Tow-Pro Elite V3 — The benchmark. Australian-made, dual-mode (proportional and user-controlled), works on 12V and 24V vehicles, handles up to 3 axles. The one to pick if you tow off-road, on dirt, or down steep dirt tracks where you want to dial in extra trailer braking yourself. Active Calibration means no fiddly setup after install.
Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty — Same Redarc build quality, single proportional mode. Best value if you’re towing a caravan, camper or boat trailer almost entirely on sealed roads. Same tiny remote knob on your dash — looks factory.
Elecbrakes EB2 (wireless / trailer-mounted) — Mounts on the trailer drawbar instead of the car, so one controller covers every vehicle in the household. Pairs to your phone via Bluetooth, holds five custom brake profiles for different loads. Ideal if you swap tow vehicles, rent out the van, or just don’t want anything bolted to your dash.
Not sure which suits your setup? Call 1300 787 008 and we’ll match the controller to your vehicle, your trailer weight, and where you tow.
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