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BobnSofi
Explorer
Jul 21, 2017

Brake Buddies, BrakePro, raodmaster, evenbrake ???

Hi All,

Just picked up a 2016 Ford Edge for our pusher to drag... to prepare for some long haul'n.

In the past we have always had light Towds and towd in an assisted braking exempt state.

So here we go...

??? What system do you all pros suggest ???

??? links to learn, which & why ???

thanks to those of you posting with experience/knowledge
thanks to those of you not posting otherwise
  • We like our ReadyBrake system. Simple one clip hook up and no electrical parts to fail. Ours is built in to our ReadyBrute tow bar, but the stand alone version works equally well.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Gonzo42 wrote:
    Brake Buddy Vantage Select works perfectly for me.


    I like ours, and the Proportional mode takes the jerkiness out of the stopping.

    That said, part of the appeal of Brake Buddy (and any other "brake in a box) was that we had two toads and could use one system with only an extra wiring kit. If you have a toad, ONE toad, and plan to be out with it a lot, I'd say get something you don't have to remove to be able to get aboard and drive. BB is a good brand, so I'd keep their unit called Stealth on the candidate list.

    Which tow bar do you have now? There are Blue Ox models you can add surge braking to, and another brand offers a surge brake add-on, plus a tow bar incorporating that feature.