Braking system

[bjo]

I'm going to be towing a Jeep Grand Cheroakee with my 38 Fleetwood Bounder Deisal, do I need a seperate breaking system.
is there any way I can use my Jeep breaking system.
I do have a 4x4 towable Jeep
any info will be helpful
Thanks
BJO

[pcurt23]

Breaking systems are handy in keeping the toad behind you where it belongs. And some states require them. Camping world has several types for sale. It also helps during non normal breaking situations where some one pulls in front of you and you really want to stop fast. Considering that you have a $35,000 car and a $100,000+ coach the price is not that bad.

Bounder 38v Diesel.

pcurt

[offthewall]

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Originally Posted by bjo I'm going to be towing a Jeep Grand Cheroakee with my 38 Fleetwood Bounder Deisal, do I need a seperate breaking system. is there any way I can use my Jeep breaking system. I do have a 4x4 towable Jeep any info will be helpful Thanks BJO

Why would you want a system to "break" your nice Jeep.

A supplemental "braking" system is highly recommended though. There are many systems falling into two basic categories. Portable ( Brake Buddy, etc.) and permanent (SMI, etc.). Either type "uses" your Jeep's brakes by activating the brake pedal of the Jeep in response to application of the MH's brakes. I have an SMI system installed in my Jeep Wrangler. A flip of a switch in the Jeep and I'm ready to go (or stop ).

IMHO, you definitely need a supplemental brake system towing a relatively heavy vehicle like your Grand Cherokee.

[dukenrock]

I just installed an M&G Brake system on my Jeep. Easy to install and works great!!

[bjo]

OFFTHEWALL..
question on your "SMI ECT" what is this and were do you get one? I like the idea of your were u just Flip a Switch and off you go... in a ball park Figure about how much is something like this.
Thanks
Bjo

[offthewall]

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Originally Posted by bjo OFFTHEWALL.. question on your "SMI ECT" what is this and were do you get one? I like the idea of your were u just Flip a Switch and off you go... in a ball park Figure about how much is something like this. Thanks Bjo

Check out this post 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler Flat Towing from back in 2007 when I installed the SMI system in my Wrangler.

I think the SMI Stay-N-Play Duo cost me about $900.00. As you can see from the post, I installed it myself.