I decided to go with the Ready Brute Tow Bar and Surge Brake system. Therefore I have no need for 12V power on the Toad(Fiesta).
I use the Ready Brute/Readybrake also. It is only system I'll use, for some of the same reasons you mention. Have towed 3 different vehicles with it over the course of last 6 years, has worked great with all of them.
With all 3 vehicles, I've always had to leave ignition in ACC mode, and I've never had to disconnect the battery. Since ignition stays in ACC position, there is going to be some power draw from the battery, hence the need for a charge line.
I recommend installing the Brake Active Led Light in the towing vehicle cockpit as it is piece of mind knowing when and if the Toad brake is being applied.
Absolutely! I do, too, but I take a different approach in how I wire that light. I wire it to work directly off the towed vehicle's brake switch, so you know not just when readybrake is engaging, but when towed vehicle brakes are being engaged. This is muuuuuch better, this way you will know right away if the towed vehicle's brakes are ever dragging. I highly recommend this approach, regardless what type of brake system is being used.
This approach does, however, mean that there is some current draw off the towed vehicle's battery, hence the need once again, for a charge line.
Will
