Regardless of whether you intend on using the remote control or the phone app as the primary means of communication with the Elecbrakes EB2 brake controller while on the road, you will need to start the settings with the Elecbrakes app to activate the Remote functionality.

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The power supplied to the caravan/trailer by having your headlights on is what powers up the Elecbrakes unit. Failure to activate the taillight circuit (by having your headlights on) when using Elecbrakes results in a more aggressive braking response. This is a safety function of the device. Without taillight power, Elecbrakes draws power from the brake light circuit, so that you always have brakes. The aggressive response is a reminder that your headlights are not on, or that you have lost taillight power.

The remote needs to be kept plugged in to the USB or cigarette lighter port of the vehicle at all times to keep the power on. We recommend mounting the remote control on the dash with a phone holder or other commercially available accessory holder.

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If both the Tail light (or Auxiliary if you have it) and the Brake light readings are 10 or above, you’re all good to go! If the numbers are not showing up or they’re too low then please give us a call on 1300 516 248 for troubleshooting.

To activate the manual override brakes using the phone app, tap the large circle on the homescreen. Your brakes will now be activated. Tap again to turn brakes off. This override braking should only be used if needed (when experiencing caravan sway) and should only be tapped on and off quickly, applying a brief moment of brake activation. Many trailer/caravan users will never need to use the override brakes. If you do use them, always remember to tap them off again quickly after use. If you were to leave the override brakes on by tapping the circle and then not tap them off again, and then continue driving, you would be at risk of damaging your trailer brakes.

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To configure your minimum and forward response settings, please read the “Getting Started” section of the Elecbrakes EB2 User Manual.

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Now press the brake pedal of your vehicle down fully. You should see a number and a green light appearing next to “Brake light”. This means that the Elecbrakes brake controller is also receiving power via the brake light circuit.

If you don’t want to keep your headlights on while driving, Elecbrakes can also be powered by an auxiliary power supply from the battery of the vehicle, which can be wired up to either pin 2 on a 7-pin flat socket, or pin 9 on a 12-pin flat socket.

To use the remote control, you will first need to disconnect the Elecbrakes app on the phone. This is because all the Elecbrakes unit can only be connected to one app or remote at a time. If you try connecting on the remote control and it isn’t finding the unit, this could be because the smartphone app is still running and connected in the background.

Take the cord that comes out of your caravan/trailer, that you would normally plug into the back of your vehicle, and instead plug it into the socket end of the adaptor (the end with holes rather than pins).

Now that you’ve got the brake controller mounted to your caravan, horse float or trailer, the next step is to connect to it with the Elecbrakes smartphone app. Heres how:

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You can do this on any orientation you want as long as it has one edge or face parallel to the ground. The recommended mounting position is on it’s side against the side of the draw bar. Simply screw it to the draw bar using the provided self tapping screws and an electric drill.

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For full information on the operation of the remote control please read the “Remote Guide” section of the EB Remote User Manual.

One of the reasons people love Elecbrakes is because of how easy it is to install. You can either follow the steps below or check out our dedicated installation page.

So you’ve either bought your Elecbrakes Brake Controller from one of our stockists or had it delivered from the online store. Now you have the box in your hand and you’re ready to tow your caravan, horse float, boat trailer, tradie trailer or camper. What next?

One end of the “Plug + Play” adaptor is a small square plug (called a Deutsch plug). Plug this into the socket on the brake controller.

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.

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If you have a late-model 4WD you may find that this is already wired up in your car. If not, it’s a simple adjustment to have made by an auto electrician. To check whether you have auxiliary power available currently, you can connect your brake controller to the phone app, click on the data tab, and then look to see if the indicator light is activated next to the word “auxiliary”. See below for more info about the data tab in the app.

The “VOLTS IN” section is showing you how much voltage is being received by the brake controller. You want to see a number here that is at least 10 or above. The numbers you can see in the image above with a reading and a green light next to “tail light” is what you should see when you have the Elecbrakes unit connected with the headlights on. It means that the tail light circuit on the trailer/caravan is being lit up by the headlights and is supplying voltage to the brake controller.