Rules on electric brake controllers on trailers in QLD.

Ben, what brand is this brake controller?

As far as I am aware you must be able to reach the controller from the drivers seat.

For $150 max you could do it properly in about an hour

Ben

The requirement for brakes on trailers since 1988 is that the brakes must be driver CONTROLLED, not just driver operated.

As they must be driver controlled then any system that is only on or off (ie operated via the brake lights) or does not provide a progressive brake application is not acceptable anywhere since the towing requirements were agreed to by all Australian States in 1988.

Hope this helps

Yes. A Google of the rules in Queensland will confirm that. It appears you have one of the early versions of electronic controllers that were popular as over run brakes started to be superseded.

Iza

Since the ATM is under 2,000kg, it does not legally need electric brakes and over run brakes would suffice.
Is it not possible therefore that these brakes may be OK for this trailer?

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

hi
Teknoshia Prodigy & P3 . Even better than the redarc unit .
These units can set the initial brake engagement power / punch .
This allows you to set the brakes as close as possible to the traillers weight .
Used these for around 10 years

swampfox