Ready Brake Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar
Anyone with first hand experience (good and Bad) with the Ready Brake Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar system. Beginning research for setting up my first RV and tow vehicle. I plan to tow 2014 Honda CR-V wit...
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Hiker_01 wrote:
I've had mine for over a year now. Really like it. Some "down-sides" to consider in your planning.
a) Because of what it is designed to do (absorb kinetic energy and convert it to breaking), it is much heavier than many towing systems. Also, does not "fold-away" and stow attached to motorhome. This means when you disconnect your toad, you also have to disconnect and stow your tow bar.
b) I have found it to be a bit tempermental when disconnecting (this may be true with all tow systems). You have to be pretty well lined up when pulling the pins, otherwise they are impossible to take out.
Otherwise, I like mine. I like the concept, and even though it is a bit of a pain in weight, I'm pretty sure it will last a long time.
I have had one for about 12 years on three toads. They work very well.
I disagree with a few things in this replay.
The tow bar is mostly aluminum and is not heavy. There are steel tow bars that weigh much more.
The tow bar DOES store on the RV. You tilt it up, the cable bracket slips into a clovis and you hinge the tow bar sideways and secure the chains. I have never taken mine off unless I am putting the scooter carrier on.
