Manual

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5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Tow-Pro
™
Classic approved to use with the my Electronic Trailer Stability Control
system?
The
Tow-Pro
™
Classic is approved for use with the AL-KO ESC and the Dexter Sway Control
systems. Please visit the manufacturers website for more information.
Will it work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes?
Yes, please see section 3.3 of this manual.
Can it be mounted in any orientation? How do I set the levelling of the main unit?
Yes, the unit can be installed inside the vehicle at any angle, provided it is fi rmly secured and in
a location which allows access to the intended remote head location. Please see sections 2.1
and 2.4 of this manual for more information.
My vehicle has shared tail/brake lights, will the Tow-Pro
™
Classic work OK?
Yes, the Tow-Pro
™
Classic is designed to operate correctly from both standard and shared tail/
brake lights.
Where can I connect the RED wire?
To a 12V (ON)/0V (OFF) switched wire when brake pedal applied, refer to the vehicle
manufacturer specifi cations for the correct location.
My caravan is 2.5 tons fully loaded, is the Tow-Pro
™
Classic strong enough to stop that
much weight safely?
The controller is capable of supplying 3-axle setups from a 12V input up to the maximum rated
braking ability of the brakes. You must also ensure that your trailer brakes are adequate for the
trailer load.
Can the remote head cable be extended?
Yes, the remote head cable is a standard RJ45 network cable and can be replaced by an off
the shelf cable up to 5m in length. If the cable used is longer than 1m however we recommend
using a ferrite bead, such as Jaycar P/N LF1294, clipped onto the cable as close as possible to
the main unit.
Can the braking level of the manual over-ride be adjusted?
Yes, the manual override can be adjusted whilst it is being applied by turning the gain control
knob. For more information on manual override please see section 3.2 of this manual.
Will my trailer brakes work while I am reversing?
The
Tow-Pro
™
Classic is designed to apply the trailer brakes whether the vehicle is travelling
forward or in reverse. The effectiveness of the brake application in reverse will depend on the
mechanical design of your particular electric brake system.
I have a 2 axle trailer, is the Tow-Pro
™
Classic suitable for my trailer?
Yes, the
Tow-Pro
™
Classic is designed to operate up to 3-axle trailers.
I lost the knob/nut/bezel, where can I get one?
The knob, nut or bezel can be purchased as spare parts
from Redarc authorised resellers.