brake systems for toad

ronfisherman wrote:
Have you looked at the Ready Brute Elite tow bar and brake system. I use it on my Chevy Captiva, similar vehicle to the Equinox. No electronic to worry about.

X2 Very simple operation and an easily self install. Good value and customer service.

I'll just add that since you are just starting out get a brake assist that is automatic/built-in to the tow bar etc.

My first Toad, I bought the Brake Buddy. After time it gets REAL REAL old kneeing down on the ground to shove that brake buddy in, clamp it to the brake and try to adjust the seat so it works, hook up the wires,test the air 3 times yada yada yada. And then reverse the process.

All the while I am on my knees putting the BB into my Toad, my neighboring camper hooked up their Toad, flipped a switch and off they went.

If you have back problems do yourself a favor and buy one of the ones mentioned above! :W

I use the Blue Ox Patriot and have had no problems with it. I think it is a good unit.

I have been using the Unified Brake by US Gear for 6 years now. Just recently bought a new MH and just had to buy the MH module to get up and running. Love the system. Easy hookup (plug in the cables and go). Its TOAD stuff is all on the front firewall under the carpeting wwith the module under the dash...don't even notice it is there.

I have talked to too many people that have a. had failures with their Brake Buddy type system, b. burned up brakes with their BB type system, or c. didn't like dealing with a clunky sewing machine sized device when you disconnected. I have used the Ready Brute for years and it is simple and it works, easy to connect and disconnect. The install can be a little tricky. I do my own.

I have the Brake Buddy for towing my '98 JEEP. Been towing since 2004 and have no problem/issues with it. With the Jeep, there is a place on the switch that releases the steering wheel w/o having the accessories on, so I alligator clamp a 'cigarette lighter' receptacle and "hot wire" thru the door.

Have you looked at the Ready Brute Elite tow bar and brake system. I use it on my Chevy Captiva, similar vehicle to the Equinox. No electronic to worry about.

I'll be replacing mine this spring as the VIP is an old, cumbersome system, although it does work well and charges the battery. My choice will be either Invisibrake by Roadmaster or Unified Brake by US Gear. The Invisibrake looks to be a little less costly. Will be interested to hear of others' experience with these two models.