Do I Really Need A Brake Buddy
I tow a 2006 Honda Accord....been using a brake buddy but since it's not a heavy vehicle I don't want to use the brake buddy. Most of my travel is level with some slight hills. Used to do the 11,000...
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Mr. Bobby,
I understand that you probably want to make things simpler. And I'm like you, I don't travel in the hills too much while in the coach with toad. I'm probably one of the slower coaches on the road as I like a leisurely drive.
But, the thought of me jamming on the brakes and having my toad push me gives me the eebie-jeebies. What if I needed that 2 extra feet of stopping distance? I surely don't want to ever be in an accident and I'm sure you don't either.
Our coach is equipped with a 6 speed retarder. The minute I touch the service brakes, the retarder kicks in and increases as I push the pedal harder. So, I always have assistance stopping the coach (we weigh 55,500 lbs., toad weighs 4,200 lbs.).
I'm using the SMI Air Force One supplemental braking system on the toad. I know that my hitch set-up is also not being over stressed in a panic stop.
If you decide to go without, be extra careful!
Safe travels,
MM.
I understand that you probably want to make things simpler. And I'm like you, I don't travel in the hills too much while in the coach with toad. I'm probably one of the slower coaches on the road as I like a leisurely drive.
But, the thought of me jamming on the brakes and having my toad push me gives me the eebie-jeebies. What if I needed that 2 extra feet of stopping distance? I surely don't want to ever be in an accident and I'm sure you don't either.
Our coach is equipped with a 6 speed retarder. The minute I touch the service brakes, the retarder kicks in and increases as I push the pedal harder. So, I always have assistance stopping the coach (we weigh 55,500 lbs., toad weighs 4,200 lbs.).
I'm using the SMI Air Force One supplemental braking system on the toad. I know that my hitch set-up is also not being over stressed in a panic stop.
If you decide to go without, be extra careful!
Safe travels,
MM.
