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Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Nov 02, 2017

Brake systems for dinghy

I currently don't have brakes on our toad Chevy Sonic (2700 lbs) but I will be replacing it, possibly with a Ford Focus (3000 lbs) and will want a braking system. I want the least troublesome, least intrusive and one I don't have to put anything on and off when going from towing to not towing. You get the idea. I won't say price is irrelevant but it's not the main factor. Opinions appreciated.
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    Hank85713
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2017
    We have the SMI kit on our towed hyundai. Works well and is unobtrusive. Controller is under hood on off switch on drivers kick panel. Just bought another from a friend for my ranger which we plan to tow when we need to take the grandkids fishing so we can load a boat on it. its a roadmaster invisbrake should be much like the smi unit. the hyundai is less than 3000lb, the ranger as it sits is about 4000.

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