Do You Need An Electric Brake Controller?
An Electric Brake Controller (EBC) is a very important bit of kit for those with trailers and caravans. The job of the EBC is to activate the brakes of your caravan or trailer when you brake in your towing vehicle. Your caravan likely weighs a lot and all of that weight becomes a factor when you start to slow down, especially when traversing hilly terrain. The electric brake controller is installed in the towing vehicle and ensures that the forces that occur when you brake are applied evenly, keeping the trailer behind you where it belongs.
Without an EBC you run the risk of your caravan smashing into the rear of your vehicle when you try to brake. This obviously presents a threat to the safety of you and those in the vehicle at the time which should be avoided at all costs. There is also the chance that the trailer swings off to the side which endangers those sharing the road with you. Given how quick and affordable the installation of an EBC is, having one installed is a bit of a no-brainer.