Towing
My F450 is equipped with a stock class V hitch. Am I correct in that I would only need a TorkLift SuperTruss Extension Bar to be able to tow? Thanks, John
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So far, about 6,500 miles towing with the Ready Brake, I am pleased with it. For any not familiar with the Ready, it is a cable actuated surge type brake. It really helps in getting the rigs slowed down. It could create a problem if a person tried to back up, but as we all know that is not something any of of do while towing.
Not sure if I am accelerating brake pad wear on the Jeep any more than any other auxiliary braking system would do. I towed the Jeep using the Ready Brake over Monarch Pass in Colorado both directions this summer. By using the Allison in tow-haul mode, the exhaust brake activated and the cruise control set at 45 mph, and the Ready Brake installed, I didn't have to tap the truck brakes but a couple of times on the way down.
The Ready was an easy self install, doesn't need electricity to work and short of forgetting to connect to connecting pull cable to the toad, not much can go wrong with it. Nothing to set in the floor, nothing to store when not in use. Everything stays with the tow bar on the TC when using the toad.
Not sure if I am accelerating brake pad wear on the Jeep any more than any other auxiliary braking system would do. I towed the Jeep using the Ready Brake over Monarch Pass in Colorado both directions this summer. By using the Allison in tow-haul mode, the exhaust brake activated and the cruise control set at 45 mph, and the Ready Brake installed, I didn't have to tap the truck brakes but a couple of times on the way down.
The Ready was an easy self install, doesn't need electricity to work and short of forgetting to connect to connecting pull cable to the toad, not much can go wrong with it. Nothing to set in the floor, nothing to store when not in use. Everything stays with the tow bar on the TC when using the toad.
