{"product_id":"elecbrakes-eb2-bluetooth-brake-controller-trailer-mounted","title":"Elecbrakes - EB2 Bluetooth Brake Controller - Trailer Mounted","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple to set up in minutes, the Elecbrakes electric brake controller can be mounted on any trailer and towed by any vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for caravans, trailers, horse floats, and boat trailers, the 10-minute plug-and-play setup eliminates the need to modify your tow vehicle. Complete with custom presets and a smooth proportional brake response, it's time for a seamless towing experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElecbrakes Bluetooth electronic brake controller is revolutionising the towing process by eliminating the need for modification to your tow vehicle. Designed and assembled in Australia, this simple-to-use brake controller can be fitted to any trailer. It is controlled through Bluetooth and can be synced to any Smartphone\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003edevice (Android or Apple) or the optional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-bluetooth-remote-controller-p-3953\"\u003eElecbrakes Remote Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElecbrakes employs a high-speed microprocessor and various sensors that continuously samples the operating parameters at over 1,000 times per second. For communication, the device uses the widely adopted Bluetooth 4.0 standard, and the hardware selections yield a Bluetooth device that has long-range capability ensuring high connection reliability and no dropouts under typical operating conditions. This ensures the device can be mounted anywhere on the trailer's drawbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elecbrakes app provides the user with the ability to monitor, configure programs, and control brake response from the tow vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElecbrakes EB2 is normally powered via the tail lights (headlights on power the controller), however, a second \u003cstrong\u003epreferred Auxillary Power Input from the battery\u003c\/strong\u003e is also provided if the user has a prime towing vehicle. The system has been designed to continue operating even if the Bluetooth signal is interrupted or lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a tough fibre-reinforced housing and encased in urethane, ensuring the electronics are fully protected from water, dust, and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElecbrakes EB2 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive \u0026amp; Proportional SwayControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e - (coming 01 October as a software update)\u003cbr\u003eUnlike mechanical devices or stand-alone sway control systems, SwayControl is built directly into our EB2 and VM1 brake controllers, delivering the only fully integrated, all-in-one solution that works with any vehicle, any trailer, and every towing setup. The single, smart system monitors your towing dynamics and delivers the exact response you need—whether that's precision braking, sway control, or both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug and Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimple to set up in minutes, the Elecbrakes electric brake controller can be mounted on any trailer and towed by any vehicle. No auto electrician required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigured To Your Trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elecbrakes system stores up to 5 configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTow with any vehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonitor, change settings, and control the trailer's brakes from the tow vehicle. No wiring loom is required to be installed in the towing vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOptional In-Car Bluetooth Controller\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElecbrakes can also be operated using the specially designed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-bluetooth-remote-controller-p-3953\"\u003eremote-control unit\u003c\/a\u003e. Connecting by the best in Bluetooth 4 technology, the remote provides a multi-faceted in-car controller. With a friendly interface, the operator can apply the manual override, and, via the plus and minus buttons, increase and decrease brake response instantly on the trailer's brakes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eElecbrakes App supports Apple Car Play \u0026amp; Android Auto\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elecbrakes App now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Adjust your brake response directly from your dashboard. With a few taps, you can optimise your towing to match driving conditions through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Electric Over Hydraulic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan be used as a controller for Hydraulic Actuators. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/index.php\/actuator-controller-kits-c-311_712_904\"\u003eElectric over Hydraulic (EOH) options here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eIP67 Durability\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to withstand dust, water, and harsh weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePrecise Adjustments\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse numeric values for brake response settings by increments of 1% ensuring the ideal brake response can be dialed in quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e140mm x 91mm x 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e2 Year Warranty\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/dm_documents\/con\/download.php?dmd=Elecbrakes%20EB2%20User%20Guide%202023%20v4.pdf\u0026amp;fid=414\"\u003ePlug and Play User Guide and Installation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e (.pdf download)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhy Choose the EB2 Trailer-Mounted Brake Controller over the VM1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrailer-Mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cem\u003e(vs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-vm1-bluetooth-brake-controller-vehicle-mounted-p-5295\"\u003eVM1\u003c\/a\u003e - Vehicle-Mounted)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEB2 is mounted to your draw bar and plugs into the trailer and your vehicle via the Elecbrakes adaptor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Vehicles towing one Trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cem\u003e(vs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-vm1-bluetooth-brake-controller-vehicle-mounted-p-5295\"\u003eVM1 \u003c\/a\u003e-  towing multiple trailers or caravans)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the EB2 mounted on your trailer, other vehicles can tow it without a brake controller installed on the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cem\u003e(vs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-vm1-bluetooth-brake-controller-vehicle-mounted-p-5295\"\u003eVM1\u003c\/a\u003e - installed by and Auto Electrician)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall EB2 yourself in under 10 minutes. Simply screw the EB2 to your trailer and plug it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by Taillights or Auxilary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cem\u003e(vs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-vm1-bluetooth-brake-controller-vehicle-mounted-p-5295\"\u003eVM1 \u003c\/a\u003e- powered by Auxillary)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEB2 is powered via the adapter, receiving power from the tail \u0026amp; brake (7-pin installations) or auxiliary \u0026amp; brake light circuits (12- pin installation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is new in the EB2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwayControl - Unlike mechanical devices or stand-alone sway control systems, SwayControl is built directly into our EB2 and VM1 brake controllers, delivering the only fully integrated, all-in-one solution that works with any vehicle, any trailer, and every towing setup. The single, smart system monitors your towing dynamics and delivers the exact response you need—whether that's precision braking, sway control, or both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Deutsch Plug - The integrated Deutsch allows EB2 to be mounted in tighter spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified IP67 - The EB2 is waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof, making it a dependable choice for durability and optimal performance in all towing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap \u0026amp; Tow - NFC to tap your phone on the unit tp download the app and connect your phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent Safeguards - regulates itself with thermal protection and short circuit prevention under extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Brake Sensor - EB2 will measure the power applied to the brakes and feed this information back to the user’s app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver the Air Updates - EB2 will have improved firmware update capabilities allowing feature updates, accessible through the Elecbrakes App via the user’s phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need to purchase a separate connection Leader Cable or Adapter Plug listed below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-elecconnect-adapter-pin-pin-adapter-p-5311\"\u003ePP7-7 - 7 pin male to 7 pin female with 1.2m Leader Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-plug-play-adapter-plugs-pin-male12-pin-female-p-3794\"\u003ePP7-12: 7 pin male to 12 pin female with 1.2m Leader Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-plug-play-adapter-plugs-pin-male12-pin-female-p-3795\"\u003ePP12-12: 12 pin male to 12 pin female with 1.2m Leader Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/product_info.php\/elecbrakes-plug-play-adapter-plugs-leader-cable-p-3799\"\u003eTWL: 1.5m Leader Cable with pre-wired Deutsch plug\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElecbrakes EB2 Testing and Compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs this is a proportional controller this system may struggle to show braking on rollers during WOF testing when the tow vehicle is not moving.  In these situations, it is recommended to select Programme 5 and set the minimum level to 50-60% this will activate the brakes when the brake pedal is applied in the tow vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzta.govt.nz\/resources\/glovebox-guide-safe-loading-towing\/guide-safe-loading-towing\/#:~:text=Performance%20requirements%20for%20brakes%20on%20light%20trailers\u0026amp;text=The%20service%20brakes%20on%20the,slope%20of%20one%20in%20five.\"\u003eGuide Safe Loading Towing | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (nzta.govt.nz)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regulations state that over 2500kg and under 3500kg that a vehicle must have a direct service brake system - this service brake system allows the driver of the towing vehicle to directly and progressively regulate the trailer brake effort from the driving position. This includes vacuum-operated brakes and pneumatic over hydraulic systems, controlled directly by the driver of the towing vehicle. The Elecbrake system is compliant when the remote or phone with the app is plugged into a power source and are accessible to the driver in the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elecbrakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399519354934,"sku":"EB2","price":879.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3379\/3846\/files\/Elecbrakes_-_EB2_Bluetooth_Brake_Controller_-_Trailer_Mounted_3572.png?v=1787704672","url":"https:\/\/www.trailerpartsnz.com\/products\/elecbrakes-eb2-bluetooth-brake-controller-trailer-mounted","provider":"TrailerPartsNZ.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}