Breaksafe

Ian G · Senior Member

Breaksafe

aussietraveller · Guru

If your van does not have a break-safe and there wasn't one previously fitted I would give very serious consideration to not fitting one, as there are issues where those of us who have vans that came with a break-safe system are now required to have a battery monitoring device fitted, to ensure that the battery that operates the break-safe is not flat. and is capable of applying the van brakes for the specified time.
If you still want to go ahead have a chat with a dealer who sells your brand of van and they could refer you to someone who could install one for you.

Hope this helps

BaldEd · Veteran Member

That $950 quote seems extreme to me too. My JAYCO came fitted with this system www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php. I reckon it could be fitted by a competent DIYer. I would recommend that if you have solar panel(s) and a house battery then power it off the house battery instead of the 7amphour battery and you should never have to worry about the battery going flat.

Ian G · Senior Member

Thanks Aussie but the law states anything over 2 tonne must have the breaksafe and in NSW must have a battery monitor.
Thanks Bald Ed, yes I bought a unit today for $300 and will have a go at fitting it myself

Bill B · Guru

How did the van pass a roadworthy with no breakaway fitted ?

patrol03 · Senior Member

Obviously van is purchased in Victoria, registered as a trailer thus no roadworthy needed.

Ian G · Senior Member

Hi Bill
If I had been the original buyer I would definitely have put it back on the manufacturer {Golf } to fit it, but as I am the second owner I would have no chance, thought maybe the law was passed since 2015, when the van was built, I'll sort it out

PeterD · Guru

The regulation regarding break-safe units goes back to last century.

macka17 · Guru

They easy to fit. 3 wires tied in to van battery.

I Paid $64 del for basic unit off ebay.
Aussie dealer.

40 mins to fit, incl a coffee\Biscuit.
Screw box to floor of boot. Wires. two holes in drawbar rail.

And find a mount point for shackle on rear. NOT DRAWBAR.
of car.

Ron-D · Guru

The new van has a brake safe device fitted,over the last 20 years never needed one, never new anyone that needed one,Iam not saying there a bad idea but to me there just another thing to look after..