Tks reply chaps
On nickablity if you are insured with NFU they will add to an existing policy and fully cover trailers for a very small premium.
Tks Eric. Good to know as if I have time today will request some quotes for the Gren and NFU on the list so will ask them to indicate additional for same.
Do you know if one of these diodes was used. https://www.redarc.com.au/encapsulated-protection-device
I'm unsure to be honest, I'm guessing it is the case, I did hear that Redarc aren't too far away from their "plug n play" unit for the Grenadier, so good news on the horizon!
Yes my agent says they haven’t seen it yet, but are expecting Grenadier specific instructions for a Redarc Tow Pro
A trailer brake? Or a integrated trailer brake?
A brake controller? Here in Australia at least any trailer over 750kg has to be braked. You can use mechanical override brakes but electric brakes with a smart controller can provide more sensitive and proportional braking that is adjustable and possibility of manual application as well. Much safer.
Yes absolutely, the tow pro (and other like tekonsha etc) are proportional to brake pressure and allow you to adjust it as well to be more or less sensitive so much less likely to lock up.
Inertia couplings are good and simple, but the issue is with large trailer the inertia can cause loss of traction as it is (in an emergency situation) either on or off. Also with the electronic controllers you can brake sway with it, unlike mechanical brakes.
Would be surprised if they don’t allow electric brakes which are far superior
I would be surprised if the regulations stated inertia coupling and excluded electric braking systems which are far superior in terms of safety. Here under 750kg no brakes 750-2000kg at least one axle both wheels have to be braked. Over 2000kg all wheels must be braked and must have a breakaway coupling that automatically applies brakes if it becomes disconnected.
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