Cost to install apparatus for Flat-towing
While I've had and used a Tow Dolly for a couple years, I've always found it inconvenient, requiring me to have storage when not in use. As a result, been considering replacing this with a towing appa...
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OK, here's something else I'm researching... braking systems.
Spoke with a dealer about installation, etc., and he's been very helpful... will probably have him install everything... this dealer seemed to not like the idea of using the coach braking system tied into the toad, too many risks that were anything to go wrong, it could adversely affect the pair.
So we discussed other types of braking systems, at which point he suggested a wireless braking system. I haven't seen any posts on this subject, so I'm curious if this might be worth looking into.
Other systems require a box-like unit placed on the driver side floor, in front of the brake, but it seems to require power to run, and that won't do when the battery's supposed to be disconnected.
Also happened across a Readybrute with built-in braking mechanism, and concluded it's probably not as effective as what's needed, but again, am a rookie at this... which explains why I'm posting this...
So, thanks again, for your contributions... getting closer to pulling the trigger...
What up?
Since my current Ford Edge (3.5, Titanium) HAS a tow package - complete with wiring harness for anything I tow with it - can I tie into this wiring, assuming I have a wiring kit that connects the RV lights/signals to those of the toad? Or is this better simply running the wiring the entire length of the toad, from its taillights to the RV connection?
Spoke with a dealer about installation, etc., and he's been very helpful... will probably have him install everything... this dealer seemed to not like the idea of using the coach braking system tied into the toad, too many risks that were anything to go wrong, it could adversely affect the pair.
So we discussed other types of braking systems, at which point he suggested a wireless braking system. I haven't seen any posts on this subject, so I'm curious if this might be worth looking into.
Other systems require a box-like unit placed on the driver side floor, in front of the brake, but it seems to require power to run, and that won't do when the battery's supposed to be disconnected.
Also happened across a Readybrute with built-in braking mechanism, and concluded it's probably not as effective as what's needed, but again, am a rookie at this... which explains why I'm posting this...
So, thanks again, for your contributions... getting closer to pulling the trigger...
What up?
Since my current Ford Edge (3.5, Titanium) HAS a tow package - complete with wiring harness for anything I tow with it - can I tie into this wiring, assuming I have a wiring kit that connects the RV lights/signals to those of the toad? Or is this better simply running the wiring the entire length of the toad, from its taillights to the RV connection?
