Smart brake

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Anyone have any knowledge or experience with the smart braking system?  Am new to rv’ing and am looking into a toad. https://www.smartbrakellc.com

gjac · Answer

Which system are you looking at the surge brake or the electrical brake? The surge brake (ready brake) get's good reviews on here from people that own them. If I were to get a brake system this is the one I would get. I would opt for a steel tow bar over Aluminum only to get the higher capacity.

swj · Answer

That’s one option, the Ready Brake.  But the Smart Brake uses an electric brake controller.  Seem like a great way to do it.  Can be adjusted and controlled from the drivers seat.

pauldub · Answer

Smartbrake is an updated version of the Unified Tow Brake.  Smartbrake doesn't seem to be able to get much market penetration.

swj · Answer

Yes, they (Smart Brake and Unified Tow Brake) are similar but made by different companies.  The Smart Brake looks easier to install with everything under the hood of the toad.

olylen · Answer

Cost and are you doing the install on the RV AND the towed?Base plate is a wash.Ready Brute is tow bar and braking system $1500 and a handy person can install.Lights are a wash also.LEN

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