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    The Bluetooth controller from Elecbrakes works like a charm...when you remember to switch your headlights on! Fully adjustable settings and transferrable to any towing vehicle and towed toys that have electric brakes. I highly recommend it for the versatility. I have had one issue with lockup on a trailer which was easily resolved by unplug/replug but otherwise satisfied over a hard wired option. Particularly if you tow with multiple vehicles. Just run the app on your phone while towing and tailor response to conditions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VillaDazzler View Post
    The Bluetooth controller from Elecbrakes works like a charm...when you remember to switch your headlights on! Fully adjustable settings and transferrable to any towing vehicle and towed toys that have electric brakes. I highly recommend it for the versatility. I have had one issue with lockup on a trailer which was easily resolved by unplug/replug but otherwise satisfied over a hard wired option. Particularly if you tow with multiple vehicles. Just run the app on your phone while towing and tailor response to conditions.
    Looks like a good system - except it needs lights on to operate. I would prefer it be able to pick up the accessory circuit instead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by laughto View Post
    Looks like a good system - except it needs lights on to operate. I would prefer it be able to pick up the accessory circuit instead.
    Some further thought:-

    Can only pick up accessory pin from a 12 pin connector.

    I would also prefer the manual button to apply brakes independently of the controller. Also want to be able to set braking 'on the run', not sure you could easily achieve this.

    Some things are best left Analogue and this may we'll be one of them.
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    Had a look at elecbrakes, seems ok, still wouldn't mind trying it out for real. Don't like the override button on the phone. I see Bendix has brought out a new system too: Ultimate Tow Electric Brake Controller | Bendix Brakes

    Haven't studied it in detail, but at under 300 dollars food for thought...


    Edit...now I know why it's under 300 bucks ....

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    Quote Originally Posted by laughto View Post
    Some further thought:-

    Can only pick up accessory pin from a 12 pin connector.

    I would also prefer the manual button to apply brakes independently of the controller. Also want to be able to set braking 'on the run', not sure you could easily achieve this.

    Some things are best left Analogue and this may we'll be one of them.
    I'm using elecbrakes with their remote control unit on a 2750kg tandem caravan and find it very good and as its transferable/installed by myself and required no vehicle mods - gets my approval. I'm running standard 12 pin flat plug on the van to existing large JLR round 7 plug. i liked their purchase set up where they provided the correct adapter for that. It was plug and play for me

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