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avan
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Feb 02, 2015

Tow Bar with Autostop Braking System

New to dinghy towing. I haven't seen anything on this system doing a search here. It may be that I haven't used the right search terms or that this product might be new?

Ready Brute with Ready Brake users: How does this Blue Ox system differ in principle with what you have? At least on the Amazon site, it seems much more competitively priced.

Blue Ox BX7370 Alpha Tow Bar with AutoStop Operator Manual & Install Instr.

Amazon listing for the Tow Bar with Auto Brake

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  • Yeah, no where does it indicate anything suggesting a physical or mechanical connection with the tow vehicle's brakes system. I think it operates on a 'surge' basis calibrated to not activate mere because the tow and toad are on a downhill slope and with a breakaway feature. That's my understanding and I'm wondering if there's a difference I'm missing between the Blue Ox and other such systems since the Blue Ox seems to be offered at something like 60% of the pricing of others.
  • dodge guy wrote:
    Not sure I like the idea of having a cable attached directly to the MH brake pedal. if something sticks you will not be able to actuate the MH brakes!


    I do not have this system, but I believe that the cable attaches to the toads brake pedal. JMO
  • Not sure I like the idea of having a cable attached directly to the MH brake pedal. if something sticks you will not be able to actuate the MH brakes!