Umm electric brakes... eek!?

NannyJam · Veteran Member

Umm electric brakes... eek!?

Cupie · Guru

Not sure about Redarc, but for the Techonshas that I have used that's about right.

All that you need to do is to follow the simple steps in the user guide to adjust your controller to your vehicle & van. Like .. adjust the power setting so that the wheels don't lock up and finally to set the 'boost' so that the van brakes come on just before the vehicle's brakes operate.

Might sound complex but if you follow the steps in the guides it's simple really.

I just had a look on line at the link below & find that the Redarc TowPro is indeed much simpler ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dODfD6jYlUM

Perhaps you should get your installer to 'set it up' & run you thru the process until you are completely happy that you understand it. Keep looking at the video until you are really confident with it.

There are a lots of other interesting/informative videos on Electric brakes at this site too.

C00P · Senior Member

Before driving off we always operate the manual over-ride briefly to ensure that the caravan brakes are properly connected and working. Trailer plug/sockets sometimes fail so it's good to know that the brakes will work when I need them.It also ensures I know where to find the manual over-ride if I need it in an emergency.
Cheers

C00P

Izabarack · Guru

I have had two of the Red Arc thingies myself, now, and fitted several for friends and family. My only advice is to ensure you know how to do that thing where you apply trailer brakes only, first, in an emergency situation. Best to have a couple of practice goes at slow speed on a good quality dirt or gravel road.

Iza

Treecrest14 · Senior Member

Do you have a Breakaway system on your van - often people forget to check the battery is charged/charging.

NannyJam · Veteran Member

Well, I had the Redarc Elite Tow-Pro installed yesterday! A big thanks so much for the info everyone - and thank you especially to Cupie for the youtube link! (I didn't even think to look there! I thought the blue/green flashing light was a fault... apparently not! haha!). Hopefully it is all sorted! Thank you!!

Cupie · Guru

NannyJam wrote:
Well, I had the Redarc Elite Tow-Pro installed yesterday! A big thanks so much for the info everyone - and thank you especially to Cupie for the youtube link! (I didn't even think to look there! I thought the blue/green flashing light was a fault... apparently not! haha!). Hopefully it is all sorted! Thank you!!

Thanks, nice for you to say so ...

These days before I tackle almost any new task I have a look on the net.

Amazing what's on there.

Careful though. Like on Forums there are self appointed experts on everything.