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Whats everyone using for Toad braking

FireGuard
Explorer II
Explorer II
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?
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PT-RVr
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Explorer
Ray & June wrote:
SMI stay-n-play. Throw a switch to turn on or off. Applies power brakes thru a vacuum pump, and is progressive.
I second this one, nothing to monkey with and nothing to store (never seem to have enough storage).
Part-Time-RVr
1 Wonderfully Fantastic Wife
2 Really Great Kids
2 Crazy Black & Tan Cocker Spaniels
2011 Sunseeker 2860DS 6.8L Triton V-10
2012 Jeep Wrangler

Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Explorer II
X whatever for ReadyBrake. We have the ReadyBrute Elite tow bar with an integrated ReadyBrake system, and wouldn't have anything else for all the reasons previously stated. Hooking up just takes snapping a clip on a loop for the brake setup.
Dutch
2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A
F53 chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS
Bigfoot Automatic Leveling System
2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump
ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/Blue Ox baseplate

Retired_VSP
Explorer II
Explorer II
I towed for the first time recently and used the BB.......I had the sensitivity set at 3 and didn't feel that "tug" when I applied the brakes......I have a 3400 lb towed and pull with Class A.....this may be normal but I've thought about increasing to 4.....maybe 5.
Bobby and Lynda
Retired VSP and High School Counselor, respectively
"Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value".....Albert Einstein

tropical36
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Explorer
et2 wrote:
we use Brake Buddy in our last two without any issues. The Ready Brake seems nice. However after watching the video there are some issues where we couldn't use it. Drop hitch ( ours is raised ). A two inch maximum height difference.Not a issue with the brake buddy.

Having that cable always attached to my brake pedal with the Ready Brake isn't something "I'd" be crazy about.Its most likely nothing to worry about, it's just something that wasn't designed with that permanently attached.

There's more than one way to make the pull cable level and having it hooked to the pedal at all times isn't a problem either, but having said that, I fabricated a quick release for it on ours, for when not in use and if so desired to disconnect it.
"We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey."

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Dinghy_2010 Jeep Wrangler JKU ISLANDER.

1998 36ft. National Tropi-Cal Chevy Model 6350 (Sold)

et2
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et2
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Explorer
we use Brake Buddy in our last two without any issues. The Ready Brake seems nice. However after watching the video there are some issues where we couldn't use it. Drop hitch ( ours is raised ). A two inch maximum height difference.Not a issue with the brake buddy.

Having that cable always attached to my brake pedal with the Ready Brake isn't something "I'd" be crazy about.Its most likely nothing to worry about, it's just something that wasn't designed with that permanently attached.

EsoxLucius
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Explorer
Now it's the Blue Ox Patriot.
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2012 Hyundai Accent SE, Blue Ox Aladdin/Patriot

hhornig
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Explorer
M&G has been working great for 8 years. Nothing to store, but a coiled air line when not hooked up. Nothing electrical except on the the break away system, but it is extremely simple.

debandi
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Explorer
Ready Brake works for us just fine.
John Spear RMCS(SW)USN RET '88
Debra is my 'nagagator'! She tells me where to go.
Enjoying our 2006 Roadtrek Adventurs RS

willald
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Explorer II
Readybrake, for the many reasons already mentioned. I won't have any other system.
Will and Cheryl
2021 Newmar Baystar 3014 on F53 (7.3 V8) Chassis ("Brook")
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK ("Wilbur")

rockhillmanor
Explorer
Explorer
Roadpilot wrote:
We have used a Brake Buddy for 10 years. I originally bought it because we had multiple cars/trucks we towed. Although I only tow one vehicle now, I still use and like the Brake Buddy. I bought and updated bracket that allows you to hook it fast to the brake pedal.


My toad was a Tracker. And you just about had to lay on the pavement to get low enough to put that brake buddy in and out. Back breaking at best and dreaded each time I had to take it in and out as a full timer. As a newbie when I bought it, I didn't take that into consideration how small and low that car was in regards to getting the BB in and out.

Wish I had known about the updated bracket before I sold it.

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

Bobbo
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Explorer II
Ready Brake. Actually, Ready Brute Elite tow bar with Ready Brake built in.

No 12v power needed. Don't have to install or remove anything before/after towing. Don't have to store anything while not towing. It just works.
Bobbo and Lin
2017 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab w/Max Tow Package 3.5l EcoBoost V6
2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB

jules6
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Explorer
Ready Brake Nothing better or easier to use.

Ray___June
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Explorer
SMI stay-n-play. Throw a switch to turn on or off. Applies power brakes thru a vacuum pump, and is progressive.
Sold the house, retired, and full timing. 15 years of dreams come true!

2015 Itasca 33C, Black Garnet
2013 Honda CRV EXL toad
Roadmaster Sterling all terrain tow bar
Roadmaster Tow Shield
Roadmaster Guardian
SMI "Stay-in-Play" Brake system
ISL "Toad Charge"