Power setup help

[scottydee Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottydee]

Hi
Am looking to buy a camper trailer in the next few months and have to set the Prado up for it. Just have a few questions regarding the Electrics.

Firstly i need to add a towbar, however am unsure if i will need electric brakes? Does the towbar installer do this, or do i have to visit an auto electrician?

Also, will most likely add a dual battery setup running an Anderson plug to the rear. Anybody have any recommendations on where to get this installed in the Lilydale/Bayswater area and what rough price i would be looking at. Only want to run a fridge and charge the camper trailer batteries.

Thanks

[LeighW Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LeighW]

The tow bar may be able to install the electric brake unit, they usually wire up the trailer plug
though if done correctly for the Prado they will use the plug in loom.

Unless the tow bar fitter can convince you he will do a good Job wiring up the trailer brakes,
ie use proper crimp connectors, cable, circuit breakers etc I would take it to an auto electrician.

Can't help with recommendations for the dual battery, price will be dependent on type of system,
battery, quality of cabling etc and their labour charge.

[scottydee Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottydee]

Thanks for your reply Leigh, will get out there and grab some quotes locally.