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3. Chassis
3.8 Electronic Trailer Stabilisation (ETS Plus)*
ETS Plus is a safety system that can be retrofitted for HOBBY cara
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vans with a mechanical overrun brake. It automatically recognises if
the trailer starts to sway and, if necessary, can stabilise the car and
caravan by applying the caravan brakes.
A special MOT inspection is not required for installing
ETS Plus.
The ETS Plus system makes use of an LED on the A frame
to indicate whether the connection to the car has been
carried out correctly. After hitching, the ETS Plus will
start an auto-test. After approx. 3 seconds, the LED turns
green. The rig is now ready to drive. Please refer also to
the manufacturer's separate operating instructions.
• Before your journey, check the light-emitting diode
(LED) on the ETS Plus.
• ETS Plus operates within a temperature range of -20°C
to +65 °C.
• Do not reach into the moving parts of the ETS Plus
central unit!
• The steady plus on the 13-pin socket on the car must
be safeguarded by means of a fuse with at least 15A
but nor more than 20A.
• The increased level of safety provided by ETS Plus
should not, however, result in undertaking a safety
risk. The vehicle's speed must always be adjusted
to take weather, road and traffic conditions into
account.
• The limits imposed by the laws of physics cannot be
suspended by ETS Plus. Please keep this mind when
driving on wet or icy roads.
• Caravans with a high centre of gravity may turn over
before they begin to sway.
• No improper modifications may be/have been made
to the brake system as this could interfere with the
function of the ETS Plus.
