Redarc TowPro

[RickO]

Good evening All,

So....I've trawled through the very helpful thread initiated by Sniegy and a number of other related ones but still have a question about EBCs, specifically in relation to the power output of the Redarc TowPro that I'm about to attempt installing....

I am clear on the wiring procedure described by Sniegy.

My question concerns the power output of the TowPro, the current rating of the wire needing to be installed from the unit to the rear wiring loom &
the current rating of the D4 wiring between where the wire is spliced in to to pin 5 in the plug.

The TowPro states that the max current of the unit in a 12V setup is 25amps does anyone know if this is the current draw from the battery to the unit - or does this mean that the wiring used to connect to the rear wiring loom also needs to be >= 25 amps?

I'm not clear on this as even if the wiring used to connect to the rear wiring loom also needs to be >= 25 amp, it is my understanding that the actual LR wiring loom that is being tapped into has a max capacity of 15amps.

I have 6mm2 dual core (instantaneous max capacity of 50amp, continuous capacity of around >= 38amps due to heat) but am wondering if this is overkill and if 10-15 amp wire could be used?

Thanks in anticipation.
RickO

[Vern]

I was of the understanding it was 6mm2 from the controller to the plug at the back.

[winaje]

I have 6mm2 dual core (instantaneous max capacity of 50amp, continuous capacity of around >= 38amps due to heat) but am wondering if this is overkill and if 10-15 amp wire could be used?

Thanks in anticipation.
RickO

No such thing as overkill when braking something heavy. I used to use 6AWG twin sheathed to the trailer plug at the back of my D2, with the -ve direct to the battery.

[benji]

I thought it was to the trailer. As it's the magnets in the trailer brakes that need the current.

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[RickO]

The max current drawn by the AL-KO electric off-road brakes fitted to Jayco vans is around 6.5amps for every two magnets, i.e. 6.5amps per axle. (confirmed by their technical department)

Therefore there should no be any problem just into the standard LR wiring loom as long as the wire from the EBC is >= 15 amps.

AL-KO's techical sheet further confirms that "Wiring should be used that is of suitable capacity for the total number of magnets fitted."

My 6mm2 dula core does appear to be overkill afterall..............

[shorty]

Hi Rick0,

How did you go? Any pics on where you mounted the remote control dial in the cab?

I am considering installing one also. Cheers,

Matt

[RickO]

Hi Matt,

Will be getting the head unit installed later this week in the dash lighting panel to the RHS of the steering wheel.

There was no problems at all running the wire to the front and and from the battery I just used the super helpful instructions from my Traxide DBS.

Will post some pics later this week.

Cheers,
Paul

[LandyAndy]

The max current drawn by the AL-KO electric off-road brakes fitted to Jayco vans is around 6.5amps for every two magnets, i.e. 6.5amps per axle. (confirmed by their technical department)

Therefore there should no be any problem just into the standard LR wiring loom as long as the wire from the EBC is >= 15 amps.

AL-KO's techical sheet further confirms that "Wiring should be used that is of suitable capacity for the total number of magnets fitted."

My 6mm2 dula core does appear to be overkill afterall..............

Wont be a problem if you ever have to tow something else with more draw into the future
I too have to fit one to my D4 for my camper trailer.
Andrew