Question for thos using Ready Brake
I’m setting things up to tow our new car. It will be the first time I’ve towed 4-down. I’ve purchased the Ready Brute Elite tow bars, the one with the Ready Brake surge brake system built in. I’ve ...
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Dale.Traveling wrote:
It's a feel good item that can be saved for a warm weekend when you're not on the road.
I took the configuration a set further. Rather than working off the tow bar I taped into the switch on the toad that activities the brake lights when the brake pedal is moved. Power for the indicator is actually from the toad rather than the coach. Adds an extra set during hook up connecting the additional cable but it will give me an indication if the brakes are hung up due to a mechanical problem with the cable or tow bar actuator. The possibility of problem is pretty low but like I said a feel good item.
Great idea using the toad brake switch for the light. What do you use for a quick connect when "hitching up?"
Ready Brute is on my list for when we get a Class A (hopefully within a few months).
Come to think of it I'll do both the dash light and a light on the toad I can see in the rear view camera. I like redundancy. Redundancy is good.
