Brake systems for dinghy

[Jayco-noslide]

I currently don't have brakes on our toad Chevy Sonic (2700 lbs) but I will be replacing it, possibly with a Ford Focus (3000 lbs) and will want a braking system. I want the least troublesome, least intrusive and one I don't have to put anything on and off when going from towing to not towing. You get the idea. I won't say price is irrelevant but it's not the main factor. Opinions appreciated.

[avan]

Blue Ox Auto Stop can also be purchased independent of the tow bar in the event one already has the tow bar. And if you live in IL and want a factory install of a base place and the auto stop cable to the brake pedal, BO in Pender, NB is not that far away. Great free campground for you as well.

[cooper841]

Easy ready brake.

[loggenrock]

X??? on NSA! About 15k miles using it - very dependable, less weight, no "box" to store, less $$$ (!). Simple, easy, effective! ST

[RedRollingRoadb]

NSA ReadyBrute Elite. Worse part of installing the brake cable was getting under the car.

[Dutch_12078]

lanerd wrote:

mowermech wrote:

gbopp wrote:
Have you considered Readybrake?

If I ever buy a braking system for a towed motor vehicle, that is what I will get, there is no doubt in my military mind!

Since the OP already has a toad, I'm assuming he already has a tow bar. If that's the case, then getting a Readybrute Elite probably wouldn't be wise unless the tow bar is old and needs replacing.....then, I too, would go with the Readybrute.
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Ron

NSA makes both a standalone ReadyBrake brake only unit and the combination ReadyBrute Elite tow bar and brake unit.

[lanerd]

mowermech wrote:

gbopp wrote:
Have you considered Readybrake?

If I ever buy a braking system for a towed motor vehicle, that is what I will get, there is no doubt in my military mind!

Since the OP already has a toad, I'm assuming he already has a tow bar. If that's the case, then getting a Readybrute Elite probably wouldn't be wise unless the tow bar is old and needs replacing.....then, I too, would go with the Readybrute.

If he is going to keep his current tow bar, then I think I would go with the Roadmaster Invisabrake mentioned above. Once installed there is absolutely nothing to connect/disconnect....very similar to my US Gear Unified brake system.

Ron

[Ava]

I use the Roadmaster invisibrake. All parts are hidden. Check the different features of all these popular types to make a decision.

[mowermech]

gbopp wrote:
Have you considered Readybrake?

If I ever buy a braking system for a towed motor vehicle, that is what I will get, there is no doubt in my military mind!

[jplante4]

We sell a few of these every season.

[gbopp]

Have you considered Readybrake?

[Hank85713]

We have the SMI kit on our towed hyundai. Works well and is unobtrusive. Controller is under hood on off switch on drivers kick panel. Just bought another from a friend for my ranger which we plan to tow when we need to take the grandkids fishing so we can load a boat on it. its a roadmaster invisbrake should be much like the smi unit. the hyundai is less than 3000lb, the ranger as it sits is about 4000.