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Re: Setting up for flat towing.

Reply #25 –
Blue Ox and M & G Braking system.  Towing a 4dr, 4wd F150  and a 2014 Chevy equinox.

Nick
Nick
1999 U295 40'

Re: Setting up for flat towing.

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Elliott –
I have this setup and I think it's a great bang for your buck. The one thing I don't like is the exposed cable along the towbar that does the braking. One of the carabiners on it once got twisted/jammed up and unbeknownst to me, started pulling the brake when it shouldn't, right as I was to ascend Wolf Creek pass. Had my TPMS not alerted me to the high temps I surely would have lost my Jeep to a fire as we climbed that pass.

So if you choose this system, make sure the cable properly adjusted before each trip and do a visual inspection for the proper amount of slack in the cable when you stop.

We also have the Ready Brake system using the Hercules tow bar. Can tow anything I want and the Ready Brake is dirt simple. You slow down and it pulls on your brake pedal in the tow vehicle. No air, no electronics, dirt simple. Just make sure your cables are lined out correctly, as Elliott mentioned.

I had an RVi electronic braking system before and it was horrible. Waste of money. Constantly had issues with it. Keep it simple.

Kevin
Kevin and Donna
2000 Foretravel U295 Build #5613
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Motorcader #18561

Re: Setting up for flat towing.

Reply #27 –
I like a Toad braking system that doesn't brake the Toad unless I'm using the brake. I don't want
the brakes coming on in the Toad when I'm using the Jake or the retarder and the Airforce One
does that and it's simple to hook up when towing. I'm sure there is other systems that do the
same. If I'm towing a trailer I have it set up that the trailer brakes only come on when the brakes
are applied.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Setting up for flat towing.

Reply #28 –

Roadmaster tow bar, our second.  Our Brake Buddy has been used on five towds, over about 25 years!
Matt B
1998 u-320
 

Re: Setting up for flat towing.

Reply #29 –

 Thanks,  all for your comments & suggestions.
They were all very helpful.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
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'93 U225
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