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ABOUT THE TRAILSAFE
The TrailSafe is a system designed to activate the electric brakes of a trailer or
caravan (or similar) in the event of a disconnection from the towing vehicle. It
utilises the house battery located on the trailer to activate the electric brake
system and brake lights on the trailer in an emergency breakaway situation.
The TrailSafe also provides an indication of the charge status of the house
battery and checks the condition of the pull pin and effective activation of the
brakes. This information is displayed via a multi-coloured LED on the TrailSafe
unit. This can also be displayed on the Bluetooth TrailCheck available for in-car
monitoring if installed.
The mechanical pull pin is forcibly detached if the towing vehicle becomes
separated from the trailer. Upon disconnection, the brakes and brake lights
are activated as long as charge remains in the trailer battery or until the pin is
replaced.
There are two available models in the TrailSafe series: the TrailSafe and
TrailSafe+. The TrailSafe+ includes an extra cable to integrate it with BMPRO's
SwayControl.
KEY FEATURES
9 Bluetooth and wired connectivity options for in-vehicle monitors.
9 Works off house battery – no additional battery required.
9 LED status indicators for full system safety check at trailer tongue.
9 Tests pull pin functionality as well as battery health.
9 Activates brake lights as well as electric brakes in the event of a breakaway.
9 When wired to BMPRO's proactive electronic stability control SwayControl
and used with the wireless in-car monitor, provides comprehensive data on
the RV safety system (only available with TrailSafe+).
9 Meets Australian regulations for break away systems on trailers over
2000kg.
VEHICLE STANDARDS
Australian Design Rule 38/05 mandates that for all trailers having a Gross Trailer
Mass over 2000 kg, an emergency braking system is required on all wheels and
must be capable of automatically activating should the trailer become detached
from the tow vehicle. In such a situation the brakes must remain active for a
minimum of 15 minutes.
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