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03-24-2019, 11:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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I really can't believe anyone would tow 4 down without one. JMHO
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2016 Newmar DSDP 3736 Freightliner, HWH Active Air, Proteng fire suppression.
2021 Willys toad Proverbs 3: 5-6
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03-24-2019, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Terre Hill, PA
Posts: 64
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Yes, love my SMI. 3 years now, cross country 2 1/2 times. Wonderful. Very smooth proportional braking.
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Traveldude
Two Adults and 3 small dogs
2018 Newmar Ventana being followed by '14 CRV
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03-24-2019, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,381
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I cant tell you how many trailers (utility, cargo, RV, you name it ) I have seen with the break away cable secured to the tongue latch pin.
Even those that secure it properly to the frame of the tow vehicle often dont check the battery...if it.even has one.
Lately our local PD (Alvarado, TX) has stepped up trailer safety checks for all trailers. This is one source of revenue I wish all PD would go after, as it will make everyone more aware.
I was recently pulled over, and they checked my frame for matching vin, then checked trailer lights, battery voltage, and even commented that they couldn't give me the standard warning for crossed chains. I looked really smart that day, and learned something new too.
Prior to being pulled over I thought crossed chains where only to prevent dragging due to excess length. Turns out it is a bucket in case of ball hitch separation.
Towing 4 down does not require crossed chains, but does require safety cables secured to both frames.
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03-24-2019, 12:51 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RayJr
Have one don't use it much, air brakes on the Journey will put you through the W/S with the toad hooked up. JMHO
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Most MH brakes are good enough to stop a coach and toad as long as the toad stays connected and your not involved in an emergency stop or accident. However, there is undisputed evidence that stopping distance is reduced with supplemental braking installed on the the toad. Unfortunately our society has become very litigious and Lawyers begin calling as soon as an accident occurs. It is really for you and your families financial protection. I also think all of us would like to do everything possible to possibly prevent hurting someone.
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2018 New Aire 3343
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03-24-2019, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,030
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I use one. 1) it’s the law most places I visit, 2) I believe I have a responsibility to be as safe as possible when I am doing something that could injure others.
Someone once mentioned that I was just paranoid, why they had played with BB guns when young and no one got hurt. Just for the record, I have a cousin who is blind in one eye... from a BB gun.
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03-24-2019, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 2,813
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I absolutely have one. Safety ( braking and breakaway) is the number one reason. Followed closely by it being the law in many places. No reason not to have supplemental braking IMHO.
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03-24-2019, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Cleveland, Oh
Posts: 198
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Yes I have a SMI system. Installed on toad when faceplate installed. Wouldn’t tow without it. Legal requirements aside.
Not only for my safety, but the safety of others.
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03-24-2019, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 463
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We have one too for the reasons cited. If you had a problem with the coach brakes this braking system could help.
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Spartan - ISL 450 Cummins
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow
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03-24-2019, 05:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: PA
Posts: 22
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Brakes on toad required in PA and I have learned you can't have to much braking.
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03-24-2019, 11:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NJ sometimes
Posts: 137
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pellet
Brakes on toad required in PA and I have learned you can't have to much braking.
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I used to have a Brake Buddy, but honestly didn't always set it up. Finally relialized my laziness was wrong and upgraded to Airforce One. Now it's always (and easily) connected. Just one close call will do it. I started to imagine what even 6 feet shorter stoping distance would look like.
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Bill & Angela Mannion
NJ State Directors, NKK
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03-24-2019, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Stillwater, Ok
Posts: 4,812
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Yes have one, always use it for all the above mentioned reasons but mainly safety and in case of separation from coach.
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2018 Lincoln MKX
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