Informal survey supp brakes
We are on an extended 3 month trip and I have decided to keep track of the percentage of class a toad haulers using supplemental breaking systems while walking the dogs in campgrounds. After a week it...
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John S. wrote:
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I decided if I could feel it on start up I could feel it when I stopped so I put in an Airforce One. ..... One day I will test it in a parking lot but I feel that in a panic stop situation it will help.
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This is why I traded in my Ranger for an 1,800 lb (US) smart car. I was in Salem, Oregon going 50 MPH on 99E and was about to miss a right-hand turn. Without supp brakes on the smart car at the time, I grabbed the steering wheel and stood on the brake pedal. I never felt the car push me one bit.
Since my C still has its rearview mirror I was able witness the instant yardsale that took place on the floor behind me. It was impressive. I don't recommend having one. The post-yardsale cleanup was a PITA.
The only times I can feel the car is 1) right after hooking of the towbar and the towbar arms are not yet fully extended. I can feel the tug when the arms lock in place. 2) if the right-hand lane on a highway is rutted from (logging) trucks and the car is not tracking well in the ruts then I can feel the tail wag. 99% of the time taken care of by lashing down the car's steering wheel.
