TOAD Braking System Question...
We are no longer a "motorhome wanna be's", as we finally just bought our 1st motorhome and will take delivery in about 3 weeks. I am working to buy and arrange an install of a Blue Ox (Alpha?) and a ...
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For the Solman (the OP), there several different braking systems available and finding an installer with extensive experience with one brand may be difficult. The adjustment isn't an exact point as the potential installer stated and will take a bit of trial and error to find the point you are comfortable with. Installation is pretty simple but I don't know if your individual skills are up to the task or not. Either system the installer mentioned will suit you needs and the end result will be the same but my recommendation is the Ready Brake. If you set on a Blue Ox tow bar Ready Brake sells just the surge brake side of the tow bar.
The various towing laws across North America can be interpreted in may different ways. One can argue that their state DVM identifies a car as a car and a trailer as a trailer per the registration and each has specific laws regarding use. Another way to look at this is when was the last time a wrecker towing disabled vehicle connect any type of supplemental brake? Didn't happen when I had my gas coach towed. A U-Haul dolly doesn't have brakes either but you can rent one just about anywhere.
Anyway, regardless of it such system is required or not I like the idea of being able to add several thousand pounds of weight to my coach and not increase the stopping distance of the set up. I have a Ready Brake tow bar with the surge braking and a break away. No adjustments, power, air or other such requirement to operate. I connect up and head out.
The various towing laws across North America can be interpreted in may different ways. One can argue that their state DVM identifies a car as a car and a trailer as a trailer per the registration and each has specific laws regarding use. Another way to look at this is when was the last time a wrecker towing disabled vehicle connect any type of supplemental brake? Didn't happen when I had my gas coach towed. A U-Haul dolly doesn't have brakes either but you can rent one just about anywhere.
Anyway, regardless of it such system is required or not I like the idea of being able to add several thousand pounds of weight to my coach and not increase the stopping distance of the set up. I have a Ready Brake tow bar with the surge braking and a break away. No adjustments, power, air or other such requirement to operate. I connect up and head out.
