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FireGuard
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2014

Whats everyone using for Toad braking

I just saw the Blue Ox Patriot on their website. Anyone using one?
What do you have and what do you like/dislike about it?
  • I use US Gear's Unified Tow Brake (UTB) and couldn't be happier! There is nothing easier to hitch up and go, and since I occasionally tow in snowy/icy conditions, I especially appreciate the ability to control the towed vehicles brakes from the RV. The design comes with built in breakaway protection, charge line to keep the towed vehicles battery fully charged, and a vacuum pump that energizes the towed vehicles power brakes. The design also incorporates a brake light switch circuit that isolates eliminates the need to remove a fuse for proper towed brake lamp operation.
  • Brake Buddy for 6 years full timing......and never again. Pain putting in and out of Toad.

    IMHO get an inline braking system.
  • Recently installed Blue Ox Patriot after extensive research by DH and have only made one trip with it but no complaints.
  • ReadyBrake. It has a surge unit on the towbar and pulls a cable connected to the brake peddle. No battery connection needed. No air pressure to maintain. Just a physical link between the towbar and the toad. It works well for me.

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