Lippert Components, Inc. has unveiled an all-new anti-lock braking system (ABS), engineered, and designed to integrate with the electric braking systems in Lippert’s spring axle offering.
The offering will appear first on Grand Design RV’s Solitude, Reflection and Momentum RVs.
The Lippert ABS combines Lippert’s trailer axle technologies with connected RV systems. The Lippert ABS was tested repeatedly in wet, icy and regular simulations, as well as in live icy conditions. All testing results demonstrated increased braking performance for eligible RVs, Grand Design said.
The system delivers a comprehensive safety mechanism for all trailer types, particularly travel trailers, fifth wheels and cargo and equestrian trailers, Lippert said.
The integrated system works with a trailer’s brakes to prevent wheel lock-up and enhance control over the vehicle-trailer combination, particularly in slippery or abrupt braking situations.
When a driver encounters an emergency braking situation, instead of the trailer fishtailing off to one side and pulling the vehicle into a dangerous drift, the Lippert ABS system assists in bringing the vehicle and trailer safely to a stop, the company said.
“We are thrilled to be bringing proven automotive technology into our axle program to offer to the RV and utility trailer markets,” said Andy Murray, chief sales officer. “We are more focused than ever on developing products that provide a better user experience, and this product certainly checks that box.”
Grand Design’s new ABS package uses the Curt axle platform, which features upgraded suspension, forward self-adjusting brakes and greaseable wet bolts, as well as upgraded, heavy-duty hardware.
“We know that product innovation is a top priority for our customers, and it is a top priority for us as well,” said Rob Groover, general manager for the Solitude and Momentum brands. “That is why we reinforce our commitment to quality and safety by going the extra mile to add new features like the anti-lock brake system.”
For the first time, consumers can attain the same increased performance ABS provides to their automobiles on their 2023 Solitude, Reflection or Momentum RVs.
“Performance innovation is always a key driver of change and success at Grand Design,” said Tommy Hall, Grand Design Solitude product manager. “We hold ourselves to high-quality standards to help ensure our customers have a positive and safe experience when towing our product. While ABS is not new technology, in our corner of the world it is. It is simply one of those forward-thinking offerings we felt compelled to provide our Grand Design Solitude, Reflection, and Momentum owners.”
The Lippert trailer ABS system is prepped to work with the company’s OneControl app. It can be paired with a driver’s phone to monitor speed, status and more. Whether a brake controller is installed or not, Lippert ABS will function to keep the trailer wheels from locking up, and the system will not interfere with a controller’s gain settings.
“Our product development teams are continually raising the bar on safety and security products, and our new anti-lock brake system is one of the most exciting new products we have launched in this category of focus for Lippert,” said Jason Lippert, president and CEO. “With the influx of new RVers due to the ongoing pandemic, we feel the need to offer more products like the ABS that will give these RVers a better and safer experience. A better towing experience will inevitably keep these RVers in the lifestyle for years to come.”
The Lippert anti-lock braking system is not currently available for aftermarket installation.
