Modern Vehicles & Towbar Electrics
Towbar electrics and fitting of a towbar may in the past have been a relatively straightforward task.
A method called "bypass electrics" was employed by many, this hooked up the lighting system but your vehicle would have had no idea that or what it was towing.
Modern vehicles now have complex computer controlled systems so what was acceptable in the past may not have been an issue, but if you were to bypass the electrics on a modern computer controlled car it could result in a potentially disastrous situation.
Today's cars generally have intelligent monitoring systems that can detect if a vehicle is being towed and respond accordingly.
An example being it will deactivate the automatic fog light cut-off and parking sensor if detected.
Vital systems such as your engine cooling and brake electronics will function and react differently.
Braking will become more controlled and more efficient and TSP ( 'Trailer Stability Program') will, if fitted, help correct the snaking action of a trailer.
Towbar Electrics
Your vehicle may have features which will need to communicate with your trailer once fitted.
Features on modern vehicles may include:
- Parking sensors
- Brake electronic system
- Engine Electronics
- (ASS) Suspension System
- Cooling system
- Lane changing assistant
- Reversing camera
- Cruise control
Your safety could be compromised if your vehicles electronics cannot "see" what is being towed.
Freephone: 0800 0351152
All telephone calls are recorded for training purposes.Socket Changes
We are happy to undertake changes to your towing electric requirements, from detecting possible faults to re-wring your towing electrics completely.
If you've gone from a cycle carrier or trailer to a caravan chances are you probably require a supplementary or 13 pin socket.
Maybe you've just upgraded your caravan or simply just want your aging sockets replacing.
Give us a call we will be happy to offer advice.
Freephone: 0800 0351152
All telephone calls are recorded for training purposes.Electrical Issues
We are more than happy to diagnose towing electrical faults using our professional test equipment we can quickly find and repair faulty sockets, relays, wiring and much more.
All work is undertaken in our fully fitted and custom workshops. We have the relevant equipment and testing rigs to get to the bottom of any towing related electrical issuses you may experience.
Give us a call we will be happy to offer advice.
Freephone: 0800 0351152
All telephone calls are recorded for training purposes.Vehicle Specific Wiring
We use and recommend where applicable vehicle specific wiring kits which are designed to vehicle manufacturers standards.
Not only does this comply with your vehicle warranty's, they works in harmony with your vehicles built in safety systems.
Everything depends on the vehicle make and model but in most cases vehicle specific wiring is advantageous.
Give us a call we will be happy to offer advice.