Compatibility of 3430001 Autowbrake Brake Controller with 2012 Volvo C70
Updated 04/13/2020 | Published 04/10/2020 >
Question:
I Had a 7 pin plug put on my Volvo C 70 at the Uhaul place along with a class 1 hitch. I will be towing a 1200 pound Nucamp Boondock lite, that weights about 1200 pounds and has electric brakes. Will this AUTOWBRAKE unit work on this vehicle without drawing too much amperage through the 7 pin plug?
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
As long as the 7-way was installed correctly with a circuit breaker protected connection to the tow vehicle battery, the # 3430001 Autowbrake Brake Controller you mentioned will work just fine. A single axle trailer will only draw about 6 amps at full braking power, so there will be no problems at all as the power circuit through the 7-way is usually protected by a 30 amp breaker or fuse at a minimum.
If you click the provided link you can see a product video featuing the Autowbrake # 3430001.

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Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller - Trailer Mount w/ Remote Fob - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Splice-In
- Remote Control
- Trailer-Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Autowbrake
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David
4/11/2020
The 7 blade trailer plug on my Volvo C 70 is connected to the battery directly with a 15 amp fuse. Will this be sufficient for the AUTOWBRAKE?