Best Toad braking System

The systems that use the coach air, like mine (Air Force One) and M&G are all protected in case there is an airline break. They will have no effect on your coach or toad, other than losing the use of toad braking until the airline is repaired. I've been using AF1 for over 10 years. Whoever told you about failures is clueless.

There are several systems. I do not like the "Brake Buddy" box in the driver's seat for a number of reasons.. They advertise "No installation" but the fact is YOU install it (not a professional) every time you tow.. Unless of course it's a short trip and you say "oh the heck with it" (yes it happenes)

US-Gear Unified brake decelerator is, in my opinion the best **IF** you know how to take advantage of it's features.. This is an electric over hydraulic system and provides a charge to the towed's battery But you can engage the towed brakes without the motor home's or disable the towed's brakes adjust the "Gain" and it is proportional. I know of no other system that flexible. BUT you need to know how to use some of those features and you should not be driving in places you need them . (They come in handy on bad roads)

I think it's M&G for motor homes with air brakes.. IF and I stress IF it fits your towed it's totally transparent. NOTHIGN in the cockpit (All under the hood) They also make a kit with a 12 volt compressor for Motor homes without air brakes.

Beyond that Ready Break. this is a surge brake system.. if the car "pushes" against the motor home it pulls the brake pedal.. Now there are a couple issues.. One is the cable is a parking brake type cable and if it gets rusty it can jam up on you. Otherwise it's a great system.

Most of the others are enough alike in how well they work as to not distinguish.

I have been using a non-proportional Brake Buddy for 21 years. Yes, it's cumbersome but it works well when necessary. I'm not sure I want my toad brakes wearing out, helping the coach stop all the time. Your millage may vary.

Richard

never heard of an airline failure

Brake Buddy's do work well and they do have a proportional braking setting.
Have used one for the last 15 yrs.