Ready Brute
Hi Folks, I've gotten great advice on a general question on towing a toad (10 year 5er owner just switched to a motorhome.) Very strong recommendations on the Ready Brute system. I am also a member...
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drivingsilver wrote:
What about the ReadyBrute Elite system being a surge towing system?
The owner's manual of our 2014 Navion iG G says this:
We do not recommend the usage of a “surge- style” braking device. The usage of a surge brake (especially when coupled with a hitch ball located outside our recommended limits) places excessive stress on the hitch. This abuse of the ball mount and the hitch may cause premature hitch assembly failure.
We will only be pulling a smart car (1800 lbs), so do you think the ReadyBrake system will work for us despite Winnebago's warnings? Also, will not be using a ball mount, of course.
Thanks all!
quote "The usage of a surge brake (especially when coupled with a hitch ball located outside our recommended limits) places excessive stress on the hitch"
Not sure what they mean. the ready brake is an extension of the original hitch however the tongue weight on the hitch is minimal as the toad carries it's own weight.
what am I missing?
