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When you’ve attached a trailer, caravan or other heavy, non-motorised vehicle to your towbar, ensuring the safety of yourself and others on the road becomes doubly important while towing. What happens if you have to make a sudden stop while you’re driving twice as much weight than you’re used to? This is precisely why electric brake controllers are so crucial. If you’re looking for an electric brake controller in Melbourne, trust the specialists at FiveStar Towbars to have exactly what you need.
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Australian law requires that any towed trailer or caravan that exceeds 750kg must be fitted with electric or hydraulic brakes. Electric brakes are activated via a current that comes from an electric brake controller. These are usually mounted below or discreetly hidden from view behind the dashboard of your car and control the brakes in the trailer when the towing vehicle slows or comes to a stop. This lowers the risk of collision between the two vehicles and any other people or vehicles on the road. There are two different types; proportional and time delayed.
Proportional brake controllers use motion sensing technology to ascertain the speed at which the towing vehicle is slowing down and so slows the towed vehicle at a proportional speed. Time delayed brake controllers deliver a programmed amount of power to the brakes when the towing car or truck slows to a stop. This amount is preset by the driver and is largely reliant upon how much weight they are towing.
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Whether you have a trailer or caravan with electric brakes, or you’re looking for the very best in electric brake controllers, make a call to FiveStar Towbars today. With our quality product range and superior Melbourne-wide mobile installation service, we have your needs covered. Give us a call today on 1300 787 008
Our tow bar installation service offers the convenience of mobile service or visit our workshop. We provide expert advice on towing matters, including the need for electric brake controllers.
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Our tow bar installation service not only allows you to tow with ease but also provides the added benefit of bike rack compatibility. With our expert advice, we can help you choose the right tow bar for your vehicle and install it with precision, ensuring that you can safely transport your bikes wherever you go.
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