Braking System for Tow Vehicle
We have a 1999 Fleetwood class A motor home and once in awhile we tow our Toyota Tacoma truck. We do not have a supplement braking system for the tow vehicle is this a must? I looked into a few of t...
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I use the ReadyBrake with my Demco towbar. ReadyBrake also makes a towbar but I already had the Demco and I am comfortable with it. I had it installed by a tech because I did not want to drill through the firewall myself and because I don't bend real well anymore to run the cable. I've used it for two years now and I'm satisfied.
As for do you need a brake: I ACTUALLY HAD MY SATURN DISCONNECT FROM THE RV...REALLY. The hitch shop used welds on the baseplate. On the first trip the weld failed, luckily at a slow speed, in a small town, not far from home. I did not have the supplemental brake attached (box type) since it was just a short drive. The shop paid for all the repairs. No one was hurt and no damage to anything but the Saturn, which had the front end pull away. I now ALWAYS use a supplemental brake.
As for do you need a brake: I ACTUALLY HAD MY SATURN DISCONNECT FROM THE RV...REALLY. The hitch shop used welds on the baseplate. On the first trip the weld failed, luckily at a slow speed, in a small town, not far from home. I did not have the supplemental brake attached (box type) since it was just a short drive. The shop paid for all the repairs. No one was hurt and no damage to anything but the Saturn, which had the front end pull away. I now ALWAYS use a supplemental brake.
