IPA releases portable battery powered trailer testers

IPA releases portable battery powered trailer testers

A new line of portable, battery powered trailer testers for testing lights and electric brakes on a wide range of trailers is available from Innovative Products of America. The Mini-MUTT and Smart-MUTT testers allow technicians to easily diagnose short circuits, open and crossed circuits, poor grounds and test electric brakes, all by remote control.

Innovative Products of America (IPA) is introducing a new line of portable battery powered trailer testers for testing lights and electric brakes on a wide range of trailers.  

According to the company, the Mini-MUTT (#9003) is an analog tester for 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-pin light-duty trailers featuring short-circuit protection and amperage readout. The Smart-MUTT series (#9004) and (#9007) offer advanced diagnostic testing capabilities.  

IPA said technicians can easily diagnose short circuits, open and crossed circuits, poor grounds and test electric brakes, all by remote control. All models include rechargeable batteries and a charger, the company added.

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