gouficanuk
quebec city
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thinking of bying a buddy break for the tow
or a towmaster even break
what do you think?? 
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boulderado
Colorado
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Sounds good to me, go for it.
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adondo
Pasco, Washington
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I'm assuming you mean Brake Buddy. 
If you're talking about the basic Brake Buddy that's NOT proportional, the BB is a good choice for fast 'n' easy setup. It needs no battery charge line since it operates only during a hard stop. They are also a perfect way to have a breakaway switch for safety.
If you want proportional braking, then go with another system such as the Blue Ox Apollo. But... since the brakes will apply with each coach stop, you'll need a battery charge line or a heckuva lot of toad battery capacity. The proportional systems are also more expensive.
FMCA# F355513. 1997 Safari Continental, 40 foot, 1 slide. Cat 3126B, Allison MD3060. 2000 Durango SLT 4x4 toad with a Blue Ox Aventa II and stopped with a Brake Buddy.
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kalynzoo
Los Angeles , California
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Older brake buddy is what I have. Very easy to use. Set up takes but a few minutes and it pops out in less than a min. Gives me peace of mind when I tow.
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javpop
Michigan
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I bought one and use it, although the last time I was at Monaco Repair Facility in Elkhart the subject came up in the waiting lounge. I was surprised to find that approx. 2/3 of those there (I think most were full-timers based on conversation) did not use toad braking. I would be interested in more feedback on how many really use toad braking and how often, under what conditions?
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DFS
Southern Nevada
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Consider an M & G brake system. Then there is NO set-up time and only a air line to connect. No box to remove and store when you get to your destination or each time you want to use the towed vehicle. I have the M&G system and would NEVER consider any other currently available.
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Johng
Gilbert, AZ, USA
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I use the standard Brake Buddy and it works fine, I have a sensor in the MH that tells me when it activates.
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Bumpyroad
Virginia
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adondo wrote:I'm assuming you mean Brake Buddy.
If you're talking about the basic Brake Buddy that's NOT proportional, the BB is a good choice for fast 'n' easy setup. It needs no battery charge line since it operates only during a hard stop. They are also a perfect way to have a breakaway switch for safety.
If you want proportional braking, then go with another system such as the Blue Ox Apollo. But... since the brakes will apply with each coach stop, you'll need a battery charge line or a heckuva lot of toad battery capacity. The proportional systems are also more expensive.
mine operates during however hard a stop I set the control for. yes, I do have it set so that it only comes on during a hard stop, since I don't want the toad trying to stop the MH, but it is adjustable.
and I plug my BB into a small "jumper/starter" battery jobby to save on toad battery and because I want it along anyway.
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tallyo
Fort Myers,Florida
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I have a Brake Buddy but I can't hook it up.
My wife does it,while I hook up the tow bar.
Tallyo
2007 Winnebago Adventurer
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Saturn VUE w/ Brake Buddy Vantage
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