Please DO NOT get an aux braking system. The attorneys sueing you will absolutely love you for it. Most civil litigation is based on what a reasonable and prudent man would do. Most would have brakes on something as heavy as most toads, required or not.
"It is not, that the person driving the RV, MH, is irresponsible"
I would have to believe a MH towing a toad with out a braking system on the toad is close to being irresponsible as he may rear end me someday when I brake for a deer or such and he is not able to stop in time.
When towing my 5th wheel I have many MH with toads pass me. It is rare that a 5th wheel will pass me and I almost never pass anything. When a MH is running down the freeway at 75+ with a toad in tow it needs a braking system on the toad.
I have seen a lot of argument on "Do you need aux brakes on the towed"
The answer is yes, You do, It does not matter what the state legislature has passed and the governor signed, YOU NEED BRAKES, they can make a bid diffrence in stopping distance, the difference between a NON-event (No dents) and a million dollar reckless endangerment law suit.
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In responce to the post about finding base plates for the older VW's, I dont think you need them. The tow bar connects directly to the tube that is in the front of the suspention. I'm not sure what its called, it may house torsion bars.
Didn't se mowers responce, sorry.
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windofthesouth wrote: Im in the process of finding and buying a pull behind vehicle and Im curious if I need to buy one of those remote braking type systems for it. What is the determining factor, is it vehicle weight, for example if I was pulling a early model beetle that is very light, would it need its own braking system? Also, looking for ideas on what "not" to buy as a tow behind.
What are you towing with?
Monaco Diplomat, Cummins, 38a
Toad Grand Cherokee, Brake Buddy.
I have pulled every thing from cotton trailers, boats, flat bed trailers, car haulers, and FROGs behind our MH. I have stupidly done it both ways and I now use a FROG braking system.
windofthesouth wrote: Im in the process of finding and buying a pull behind vehicle and Im curious if I need to buy one of those remote braking type systems for it. What is the determining factor, is it vehicle weight, for example if I was pulling a early model beetle that is very light, would it need its own braking system? Also, looking for ideas on what "not" to buy as a tow behind.
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I would think any 4 down towing should have a brake system. If you have to make a very quick stop from speed where you are standing on the brakes I am not sure the tow bar can prevent the towed vehicle from jumping up over the tow bar and possibly braking loose or doing damage to your motor home. Just my 2 cents.
"If you have to make a very quick stop from speed where you are standing on the brakes..."
Y'know, thinking back over the years since 1958, having driven in Montana, California, Saigon, Memphis, Seattle, Honolulu, etc., I can count on one hand the times that scenario has occurred.
Once was on a motorcycle, not towing anything, I guess that does not apply to this discussion.
Once was in a Datsun station wagon, not towing, hit the deer anyway.
Once was in the Dodge, towing a fifth wheel at about 21,180 lbs. GCW. I missed the horses.
I have owned two Class A motorhomes, and the current Class C. I have never had an "emergency stop" scenario in any of them, no matter whether towing or not.
I have never had a towed load of any kind break away. I have used pintle hitches, gooseneck hitches, fifth wheel hitches, and regular ball hitches.
Not only have I not HAD it happen, I have never SEEN it happen. (although I do know of one incident here in Billings, several years ago. It was a result of being dumb, of course).
Perhaps, just perhaps, it isn't as prevalent as some would have us believe?
Oh, yes, having braking on a towed load (of any kind) is a GOOD idea!
BUT, if the risk was as high as some would have us believe, don't you think the insurance companies would be screaming for laws to minimize THEIR risk of having to pay a claim? IMO, The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety would be all over it like a duck on a june-bug!
They aren't, so the real risk must be minimal.
But, as I said, it IS a good idea to have braking on a towed load.
IMO, as a retired mechanic, the ReadyBrute/ReadyBrake is the best there is.
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2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10
Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ
Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly
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