My 2014 Jeep Cherokee has an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) It is activated with a simple electric switch on the console.So I am thinking of using that EPB brake as the Break-away feature for towing. I could put a simple switch up front that gets se...
The new 2014 Cherokee (Trailhawk model) tow hooks are pretty rugged. Seems I could "modify/replace" the hooks to provide a place to connect my Blue Ox tow bar.In other words -- no baseplate. That would be helpful since there ARE NO baseplates !Whatc...
buckeyejoey wrote:Hi All - Any experience with "surge" supplemental braking systems like the NSA Readybrake with the additional emergency breakaway system?Yes. Lots of experience with blue ox. All good.See the post just above, Posted: 01/12/14 ...
sh410 wrote:In addition, the breakaway system will activate without any action by the driver. In your case, how will the solenoid by activated?I will activate the solenoid with a standard breakaway switch.The only question now... how long is the brea...
sh410 wrote:"The purpose of safety chains is to prevent the trailer from separating from the tow vehicle in event of a hitch failure, such as a hitch ball that has loosened. The chains should be crossed in an "X" fashion below the ball mount, with en...
sh410 wrote:I must be missing something. My understanding is that the breakaway system is to apply the brakes on the toad in the event of a breakway. The safety chains are to maintain control of the toad until you can get safely stopped. The idea of ...
With all respect to the OEM engineer plus lots of gratitude for enhancing this discussion....I think we need to keep some things in mind.The idea is to use the car's electronic park brake for a breakaway situation - not everyday toad braking. If depl...
