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09-07-2014, 05:35 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Best braking system?
I tow a 2005 Jeep Rubicon behind a 2012 Vista 26p. I have never used a braking system before, but after reading several posts on the subject I'm thinking it would be wise to start. Any suggestions on the best system for this setup? 
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09-07-2014, 05:45 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Signal Hill, California
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It is kind of like which flavor of ice cream you like. Each one goes with what they think is the best. That being said I found that the Air Force One was the best unit for towing my Mini Cooper. It fit into the engine compartment which is "mini". deSanford PS Nothing to put into the car when hooking up.
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09-07-2014, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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Check out the M&G braking system. It may be used with either a diesel or gas MH. Absolutely nothing to set, move, or adjust. Everything is under the hood, not one thing inside the cabin.
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09-08-2014, 09:28 AM
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Junior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Silver Spring, MD
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Anyone towing a Smart have a recommendation that works well with that car?
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2015 Winnabago Adventurer 38Q
2009 Smart Passion
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09-08-2014, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Keeseville ny
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I tow with the ready brute elite Great tow bar with surge brake.
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09-08-2014, 04:31 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
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We like NSA's ReadyBrute Elite with the built in ReadyBrake surge brake. If you already have a tow bar, the ReadyBrake surge brake can be purchased alone and can be used with it. As far as I know, other than buying used equipment, NSA's products are among the least expensive options out there for towing.
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2005 Itasca Sunrise 33', W20 Chassis, Ultrapower, Henderson Trac Bar
2012 Chevy Captiva Sport AWD, ReadyBrute Elite Tow Bar, Blue Ox Base Plate, Protect-A-Tow
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09-08-2014, 04:56 PM
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Kent0826
I use a ready brake with a Smarty. Works great. Have had M&G and BrakeMaster systems on other toads. They worked great also but for my current application, with Smarty and with my Malibu, Ready Brake is fine. Also have a BrakeMaster installed on the Malibu, albeit I would need an air brake supply to activate the BrakeMaster system. M&G was really the best IMHO, but not applicable for a Smart Car.
Legally, in most jurisdictions, a supplemental braking system is not required for a tow vehicle weighing less than 2000lbs and the RV/Toad combo can stop within the prescribed distance. Mine does, but it does stop shorter with the Smarty Toad brakes in play so I opt for the additional safety. Hope my experience and comments help.
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09-08-2014, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Home in warm Sou Calif for the winter.
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We have the US Gear Unified brake system. Whether or not it's the "best", I have no idea, but it does work good for us. Requires no additional wires, cables, air lines or anything else to connect between the coach and toad. Here is the website for it: U.S. Gear RV Performance Products
Ron
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09-08-2014, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lanerd
We have the US Gear Unified brake system. Whether or not it's the "best", I have no idea, but it does work good for us. Requires no additional wires, cables, air lines or anything else to connect between the coach and toad. Here is the website for it: U.S. Gear RV Performance Products
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I have this on both of the vehicles I tow.......so it must be the BEST 
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2008 Jeep Rubicon or 2012 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat towds
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09-09-2014, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: MidWest
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09-09-2014, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Signal Hill, California
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My first choice was the "M&G", but I have a Mini and it wouldn't fit so Air Force One it is. deSanford
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2011 Monaco by Navistar RV
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09-10-2014, 03:36 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NW, NJ
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I wrote to Mike Cody at Freightliner Custom Chassis and was told that Freightliner does not endorse any system that utilizes the coach's air line for supplemental braking. They do endorse the dual rheostat systems like Unified Brake - and the best part is that later model coaches are pre-wired for it!!! That alone says a lot so I will be buying it for my toad.
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09-10-2014, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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X 2 on the RVIBrake2. It has saved me a couple of times. My toad weighs 4,700 lbs.
Try and live up to your dogs opinion of you.
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09-10-2014, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Westcliffe, CO
Posts: 913
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X3 RViBrake too
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