M/H to Toad Braking Systems

[allyoop69]

We have a 1991 Monaco Dynasty 36 Diesel pusher and are getting ready to tow our 2010 Jeep Liberty and are wondering what most rv'rs recommend for a braking system. We have the Sterling tow bar system in place.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.




Thanks,

Al
1991 Monaco Dynasty 36
2010 Jeep Liberty

[allyoop69]

Thanks to all who responded, lots to consider. I think I like the Invisibrake option.



Al
1991 Monaco Dynasty 36
2010 Jeep Liberty

[willald]

Crespro wrote:
x2 M&G is very solid and simple to connect the toad.

...One thing to keep in mind with M&G: It is incompatible with a lot of vehicles.

I believe this is partly because it mounts onto the brake master cylinder, makes the master cylinder protrude further out by a few inches as a result. If there isn't enough clearance for the master cylinder to protrude out a few more inches, M&G will not work. There's probably other more technical reasons why M&G is incompatible in many cases, but its definitely something you need to check into and research before plunking down the $$ on an expensive system like that.

With how tight I've seen things are under the hood with many newer vehicles, I'm amazed M&G can work with ANY modern vehicle, haha. 🙂

[jauguston]

Just a point about these kind of threads. When the question is asked in almost every case the posters that answer will recommend the system they have. It is VERY unlikely that any of them has had experience with other systems just the one they have. Just something to consider when making the choice for your needs.

Jim

[Crespro]

wa8yxm wrote:
For a diesel pusher since you already have your tow bar M&G

If you had not already gotten your tow bar Ready Brake (With the matching tow bar)

For MH's w/o air brakes US-Gear unified brake decelerator

Those are my top suggestions,, Next is

All the other INSTALLED systems that are BOLTED into the vehicle.

And on my NON recommended list are things like Even Brake, Brake Buddy, and so on where you put a box in the driver's seat and it pushes the pedal.

Too easy to screw up if you are in a hurry or even to just say "Forget it" and regret later.

x2 M&G is very solid and simple to connect the toad.

[Ray___June]

rondeb wrote:
Stay and Play system by SMI

We have this system and it is worry free and extremely efficient.

X2. Love it.

[CA_Traveler]

J-Rooster wrote:

CA Traveler wrote:
I upgraded from a box brake to the Roadmaster Invsibrake. Absolutely nothing to do - no switches, cables, air lines or anything else. A light on the MH dash indicates the brake is activated.

There are a variety of braking systems and the above recommendations are all good.

Thanks for the info! I think I'm going with this set up on my CRV and I'm also going to run a live battery wire back to the toad!

I also upgraded from the 4 wire to 6 wire cable. 4 wires for the lights, 1 for battery charge and 1 to the MH dash for the toad brakes. For years I did not have the battery charge wire, didn't disconnect the fuse and never had any battery problems.

[mike_brez]

rockhillmanor wrote:
From a Brake Buddy owner.....do NOT buy one of them!
Buy one of the automatic braking systems.

If you camp more than a couple times a year shoving that BB in and out of your Toad every time you use it gets REAL old and hard on the back.

My Toad was a Tracker and I had to just about get on my hands and knees to get that Brake Buddy in, adjusted, clamped on, tested etc.

Hmmmm I have two bad knees that need surgery,a tear in shoulder rotator cup,a hip that is going to need replacement due to a motorcycle accident years ago and a problem with a disc in my back and have no problem hooking up my brake buddy on my wrangler. With that said I just got a used DP and I'm going to upgrade yo some sort of air system.

[rondeb]

Stay and Play system by SMI

We have this system and it is worry free and extremely efficient.

[wa8yxm]

For a diesel pusher since you already have your tow bar M&G

If you had not already gotten your tow bar Ready Brake (With the matching tow bar)

For MH's w/o air brakes US-Gear unified brake decelerator

Those are my top suggestions,, Next is

All the other INSTALLED systems that are BOLTED into the vehicle.

And on my NON recommended list are things like Even Brake, Brake Buddy, and so on where you put a box in the driver's seat and it pushes the pedal.

Too easy to screw up if you are in a hurry or even to just say "Forget it" and regret later.

[J-Rooster]

CA Traveler wrote:
I upgraded from a box brake to the Roadmaster Invsibrake. Absolutely nothing to do - no switches, cables, air lines or anything else. A light on the MH dash indicates the brake is activated.

There are a variety of braking systems and the above recommendations are all good.

Thanks for the info! I think I'm going with this set up on my CRV and I'm also going to run a live battery wire back to the toad!

[Heisenberg]

RVI2, I have 2 toads. It is very small and lightweight. It is an easy setup and has a coach dash monitor.

[Bumpyroad]

rockhillmanor wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
I used my brake buddy for years, worked great, not a hint of a problem.
bumpy

My Brake Buddy worked great too, but my back didn't! You must be in batter shape than me or a whole lot shorter! :B:B

I am no doubt in worse shape, but am short. I used it in my Tracker and Dakota PU.
bumpy

[rockhillmanor]

Bumpyroad wrote:
I used my brake buddy for years, worked great, not a hint of a problem.
bumpy

My Brake Buddy worked great too, but my back didn't! You must be in batter shape than me or a whole lot shorter! :B:B

[Bumpyroad]

I used my brake buddy for years, worked great, not a hint of a problem.
bumpy