Get to know the EBCs of Electronic Brake Controllers.

Sir Isaac Newton probably never towed a caravan but he certainly knew about inertia.

In fact, Newton’s First Law of Motion is referred to as the Law of Inertia. It says that if something’s standing still it won’t move unless it’s made to move, and if something’s already moving it will keep moving unless something makes it stop or change direction.

And here’s the tricky bit: the heavier something is, the more it will resist moving, slowing, stopping or changing direction.

You don’t need to be a physicist to know how this applies to towing a caravan.

 

 

A fully equipped off-road caravan can weight more than 2,000 kilograms, which means it needs its own brakes to help it slow and stop.

With up to 450 Nm of torque from as low as 1,600 RPM, the 3.0-litre Mazda BT-50 ute is a strong and comfortable towing partner, making it an ideal choice for caravan adventures. Among the many Mazda Genuine Accessories available for the BT-50 range is an Electronic Brake Controller (EBC) and breakaway harness.

When towing a heavy trailer or caravan that’s fitted with its own braking system, an EBC lets you control the effect of these additional brakes from the BT-50’s driver’s seat. The EBC is operated by a small rotary dial that can be turned to regulate the braking force offered by the caravan or trailer, helping to ensure its brakes deliver smooth and effective stopping performance in conjunction with the towing vehicle.

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And check out the Mazda BT-50 Payload Calculator before loading up for your next caravan adventure.