Hayman Reese Time Activated Brake Controller Compact Black Matt Finish 05550

The Hayman Reese Compact Brake Control unit as the name suggests is compact enough to be installed with space in mind. The controls are mounted in the dash of the vehicle, with the main control unit mounted out of sight. There are very few tools needed to carry out the installation of the Hayman Reese Compact with a drill, crimp tool, wire cutter and circuit tester all you need to complete your job. Compatible with 12V systems and can be mounted in any position.

• Only the compact control panel is visible
• Control unit is mounted out of sight
• Electric trailer brake control for 1-3 Axles
• Plug & Play feature allows for quick and easy connection with the Hayman Reese SmartClick brake control harness
• Unique "Sync" adjustment for towing different trailers
• Flexible and neat mounting options
• Green LED Indicator monitors a secure connection with your trailer
• 3 Year Limited Warranty
• Remote mount ensures no issues with hitting the brake control unit or damaging it, whilst moving in your vehicle
• Remote mount is less likely to interfere with any airbag deployment zones e.g. knee or lower leg
• A Sync control dial which provides more control and added safety when applied
• Sync features an output power control which doubles as a manual over-ride switch

There are two main types of Brake Control systems ¨C Time-activated and Proportional. Time-activated systems apply maximum trailer braking over a pre?set time - usually one to three seconds. Proportional systems determine the tow vehicle's rate of deceleration and apply the trailer brakes to match.Typically speaking, time-activated systems are suitable for towing lighter loads and for straighter, flatter roads. Proportional systems are more suited to towing loads over two tonnes and when driving in hilly and/or windy conditions.Hayman Reese provides both time activated and proportional brake control units as outlined in this section.

Since its beginnings in 1951, Hayman Reese has been the leader of aftermarket towing and the true pioneers in the industry. The brand is synonymous with premium quality, engineering excellence and continues to pave the way with innovations that continually change the towbar industry as we know it. Hayman Reese offers the greatest range and varieties of towing solutions for the ever growing Australian market. You can be assured your Hayman Reese towing product has been engineered, tested and built to provide your customers with a lifetime of trouble free towing.

1.What is the correct towbar to fit to my vehicle?

The towbar must have a capacity that exceeds the loaded weight of the trailer you are intending to tow. Therefore you must check the rating of the towbar and the vehicles rated towing capacity which is included in the towing section of the cars handbook. There are two types of towbar available. For light duty towing generally up to 1250 Kg 'standard' towbars with a bolt on tongue are used. For heavy duty towing a hitch receiver is used which has a square hole designed for a removable ball mount or the Hayman Reese Weight Distributing Hitch.

2.How can I determine the rating or capacity of my vehicle?

If your vehicle has a tow rating this can be found in the handbook under the towing section. The vehicle tow rating will include a trailer weight capacity and a trailer ball weight capacity.

3.How can I check my ball weight?

Ball weight refers to the weight on the front end of the trailer not carried over the axles. As a rule you should aim to have 10 percent of the total trailer weight as ball weight. This can be measured at a weigh bridge by resting the jockey wheel only on the scale.

4.When do I need a Weight Distributing Hitch?

If your trailer's ball weight is causing the back end of the vehicle to sag, a weight distributing hitch can be used to return the vehicle to its normal height and ensure you have full traction for braking and steering control.

The weight distributing hitch is designed to ensure a return to even distribution of weight across all wheels of the tow vehicle and trailer. This even distributio

5.What towball should I use?

The Australian Standard AS4177-2 recommends that 50mm towballs with a rating of 3500 Kg be used for towing trailers upto 3.5 tonne. The capacity should be stamped on the ball plus the manufacturer's identification and a '50' to indicate the towball diameter in millimetres.