How it works
Elecbrakes is a trailer mounted electric brake controller, wired directly into the trailers electrical circuit via an easy to use “Plug + Play” adaptor. Elecbrakes draws power from the taillight circuit as well as the brake light circuit ensuring sufficient power is available for up to two braked axles.
When you brake the tow vehicle, a proportional amount of force is applied to the caravan or trailer brakes, ensuring a smooth towing experience. For more on how Elecbrakes works you can check out our article: What is a brake controller and how do they work.
Capable of braking trailers to 4.5 tonne
- Stored settings allow for multi-user access
- Tough, urethane resin encased electronics
- Waterproof and shockproof
- Easily connects to existing trailer circuits
- ‘Plug & Play’: 10 minute install
- Trailer-mounting for multi tow vehicle use
- Smooth proportional braking
- 5 preset braking programs
What are you towing?
Caravan electric brake controller
Choose an electric caravan brake controller for unbeatable towing performance, safety and ease. Caravan-mounted with wireless control, Elecbrakes saves you the time and money of installing a unit on every tow vehicle. Complete with precise braking presets, this smart solution makes sharing your caravan with family, friends and hirers simple.
Benefits for caravan owners
- Easy DIY setup – Anyone can install Elecbrakes’ Plug + Play system in as little as 5 minutes, with no electrical experience needed.
- Caravan-mounted – Families, friends and hirers have the flexibility to use various tow vehicles without any dashboard modifications.
- 5 user-defined programs – Set and save smooth proportional brake responses for different driving conditions and caravan weights.
Horse float brake controller
Our electric brake controller is designed with your horses in mind. Float-mounted with wireless control, Elecbrakes offers you the flexibility to use various tow vehicles with no modification. A smooth proportional brake response supports a stress-free journey for animal cargo, while user-defined presets mean easy adjustment to different weights.
Benefits for horse float owners
- 5 user-defined programs – Set and store precise brake responses for varied loads when transporting different numbers of horses.
- Smooth journeys – Elecbrakes’ seamless, proportional braking minimises jerks to help horses stay calm and comfortable on the road.
- Maximum stability – Horse movements can shift a trailer’s weight distribution. Adjust its brakes at the tap of a button to keep your animals safe.
Electric over hydraulic brake controller
Compatible with existing actuators, Elecbrakes is designed for use on electric over hydraulic brake systems. Trailer-mounted with wireless control, it gives boat owners the flexibility to use multiple tow vehicles. Simply set brake responses to suit different roads and loads, such as when towing a full versus empty boat.
Important —
Boat trailers using the electric/hydraulic actuator system to operate the hydraulic braking system on the trailer require an electric brake controller to operate.
The most common actuators also require that the brake controller is capable of proportional voltage output. In addition the actuator will require its own power source to operate. This could be in the existing trailer plug via an auxiliary circuit from the tow vehicles battery, or an Anderson plug. Please refer to the wiring guide for the required amperage supply required by the actuator to operate.
If the vehicle is a 24 volt system then the brake controller will regulate this input to manage 12 volt variable output as required at the actuator.(as long as it has multivolt capability)
Brake controllers do NOT supply the operating power to the actuator, only the braking response.
Benefits for boat trailer owners
- Use with electric over hydraulic actuators – Fine tune your trailer’s brake system with a wireless electric brake controller designed for boat owners.
- Corrosion and waterproof – Built to withstand harsh marine environments, Elecbrakes is a strong and durable towing solution for your boat trailer.
- 5 user-defined brake programs – Set and store your boat trailer’s proportional brake response when towing varied loads or reversing down ramps.
Trade trailer brake controller
It’s time for your apprentice to tow. Elecbrakes’ trailer-mounted design means multiple tow vehicles can transport equipment without any alterations. With brake response presets tailorable to different load types and once-off wireless install that lasts the lifetime of each trade trailer, Elecbrakes makes towing convenient and cost-effective.
Benefits for tradies
- User-defined programs – Set, name and store up to 5 brake responses for varied load types, such as when towing an empty or full trailer.
- Cost-effective flexibility – Invest in just one trailer-mounted unit, which can be used by multiple tow vehicles with no modification or expense.
- Guaranteed compatibility – Elecbrakes is designed to work with both 12V and 24V, ensuring it matches your tow vehicle’s power source.
Hire trailer brake controller
Trailer rental fleets have long been limited by laws that the hirer’s tow vehicle must have an electric brake controller fitted. With Elecbrakes trailer-mounted solution, you can prevent these lost hires and earn more revenue for expansion. Retrofit to an existing trailer once, use with countless hirers over its lifetime.
Benefits for hire companies
- Tow with multiple vehicles – Installed trailer side with wireless control, hirers can use their own tow vehicles without making any modifications.
- Pre-configure for customers – Ensure brake responses are correctly set to minimise wear and tear with up to 5 programs for varied trailer loads.
- Boost bookings – Prevent lost hires due to tow vehicles not having an electric brake controller and make more money to expand your rental fleet.
Farm trailer brake controller
Our electric brake controller makes towing agricultural equipment easy. Mounted to your farm trailer and compatible with both 12V and 24V power sources, your workers can use multiple tow vehicles without any alterations or cost. Install Elecbrakes yourself in just 5 minutes and set user-defined programs for varied load types to get started.
Benefits for farmers
- Cost-effective towing – Invest in only one brake controller per trailer, which on average will last three times longer than your tow vehicle.
- Trailer-mounted for flexibility – Transport your farm equipment using unlimited tow vehicles, with no dashboard modifications needed.
- Preset brake responses – Set and save up to 5 braking programs for varied loads, such as when towing an empty or full farm trailer.
Plug + play
"Plug + Play" Adaptors For Easy Install
We have a range of adaptor choices to suit your trailer and tow vehicle so you can simply "plug + play" with an easy 10 minute installation.
Waterproof & Shockproof
Made in Australia and designed to withstand everything our rugged country can throw at it. Elecbrakes brake controllers are built to last.
Multiple Braking Programs
Once you've found the perfect settings for a certain load or for particular conditions, you can save that as it's own preset and then quickly switch to those settings in future at the press of a button.
Trailer Mounted For Ultimate Flexibility
Because the device is mounted to your trailer and not wired into the dashboard of your tow vehicle, you can use multiple tow vehicles with no need for any vehicle modifications.
Elecbrakes is Australian owned, designed & manufactured
Proudly Designed and Made on the Central Coast
At Elecbrakes, being “Australian made” is more than just a label—it’s a commitment. Based on the Central Coast, we design and manufacture our brake controllers locally, ensuring each unit meets the highest standards of quality and durability. Built to withstand Australia’s toughest road conditions, both the EB2 and VM1 represent our dedication to innovative, reliable towing solutions you can trust.