Supplemental Brake Dilema
Well, I guess it just had to happen to us. Hooked the system up before our return trip home only to have the unit engage somewhere in between gas stops and completely burn the brakes up in the car. Ne...
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az99 wrote:
After reading this post and others like it it sure seems like the use of any electronic braking in the toad is asking for trouble. Without the addition of more electronic monitoring equipment with more chances of a failure and the added cost and complexity, it seems like a constant worry going down the road.
There has to be better and much simpler ways of doing it. Probably cheaper also.
Yes, there is a simpler and (much) cheaper way. Several of us have mentioned it in this thread, and many times in other threads when this subject comes up - ReadyBrake. Simple, cable-operated brake system, no electronics at all. Just simply works, and (once installed and set up right), is just about impossible for it to ever over-brake your toad (unlike some electronic systems are known to do).
Oh, and costs less than half what others cost. If you get the integrated 'Readybrute Elite' tow bar and brake system, its even less cost compared to any other system, since you get a tow bar and complete braking system for what you'd pay for just a tow bar of any other brand (saves a good $1k or more right there).
Surely there are people how love the electronic systems....
..I think its a case like so many other things: There are many that have been using the electronic system without any issues for years and years, thats all they've basically known. Its always worked good for them, so naturally they're going to sing the praises of the units they've had good luck with. We all do that.
For someone buying a new system now, though...Pretty tough to beat what Readybrake gives you, and how much simpler and trouble free it is.
Will
