electronic brake controller

[308bever]

getting 1500kg poptop van and need a controller, is one better than another, or do you just go hayman reece? what guage wiring do i need for it to the plug, and also fridge power? thanks in advance (((-;

 

[happy john]

getting 1500kg poptop van and need a controller, is one better than another, or do you just go hayman reece? what guage wiring do i need for it to the plug, and also fridge power? thanks in advance (((-;

The controller will do the job for that little van, but you can do better. Is the fridge in the van a 3 way?, 6-8mm is needed via a Anderson plug, NOT the aux in the trailer plug.

 

[308bever]

yep, found out i`ve gotta do the anderson plug as well, thanks for your help (((-:

 

[happy john]

yep, found out i`ve gotta do the anderson plug as well, thanks for your help (((-:

Never a problem, as long as you dont shoot me down when I tell you to double fuse it lol.

 

[308bever]

double fuse? in a line?

 

[happy john]

Sorry mate, I just made that comment in jest for a laugh. This was the thread I was joking about.
http://www.navara.asia/showthread.php?t=33419

 

[happy john]

If your van has a house batttery they used to wire the 12 volt direct to that. The amount of power it draws to run the 12 volt element is best powered from the alternator direct to the terminals at the fridge. Also on 12 volt there is no thermostat on the fridge so it does not know when to stop.

A better way is to use a inverter and power the fridge on 240 while you travel, this gives you thermostat control and a more powerfull element when the conditions are hot. You may look at some computer fans on the top vent to remove the hot air, that works very well too.

 

[308bever]

thanks (((-;

 

[happy john]

Send a PM if you need a hand mate, Tony knows a bit about controllers and 12 volt from tug to van too.If you plan on running 12 volt get the best wire you can for the fridge. The H/R is ok for a smaller van, mine was 1.7t and I updated it later on.