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01-11-2019, 10:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
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Toad hitches and brake systems recommendations
Newbie to motorhome, coming from 5th wheel. Will be towing Wrangler behind Newmar Baystar. Looking for recommendations on hitches and brake systems. Thanks
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01-12-2019, 05:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Rendon, Texas
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Welcome to the DP world. We made the changeover a year ago and haven’t looked back.
You will find out that everyone thinks theirs is the “best”, and that’s the way it should be.
However, do lots of research to find the best system for your use. Be aware that you will spend some $$$ for quality systems. Depending upon how mechanically inclined you are will determine the $$$ you pay for installation of these systems.
We chose the M&G brake system for our towed vehicle. After researching systems, I liked it best. In my opinion, You will find a lot more differences between brands and types of braking systems than the differences you will find between towbars.
For the towbar system, I chose the Roadmaster.
Good luck on your quest. If you research it well, you will find the best one for your needs.
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01-13-2019, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,794
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Congrats on the new rig! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!
I recommend the NSA ReadyBrute Elite towbars with built-in ReadyBrake! I went with the Roadmaster baseplate and wiring kit.
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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01-17-2019, 06:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Keeseville ny
Posts: 648
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Another ready brute elite owner and think it is a simple cheaper and great towbar. I have an after market bumper and use the clevis points to tow with.
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01-17-2019, 06:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Apollo Beach & Key West , FL
Posts: 3,839
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Quote:
Originally Posted by txcpl
Welcome to the DP world. We made the changeover a year ago and haven’t looked back.
You will find out that everyone thinks theirs is the “best”, and that’s the way it should be.
However, do lots of research to find the best system for your use. Be aware that you will spend some $$$ for quality systems. Depending upon how mechanically inclined you are will determine the $$$ you pay for installation of these systems.
We chose the M&G brake system for our towed vehicle. After researching systems, I liked it best. In my opinion, You will find a lot more differences between brands and types of braking systems than the differences you will find between towbars.
For the towbar system, I chose the Roadmaster.
Good luck on your quest. If you research it well, you will find the best one for your needs.
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The Baystar is a gasser so the M&G isn't an option. When I got my DP, I investigated braking systems and also went with the M&G
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2015 F-150 toad with kayaks,bicycles and a Harley in the back
new toad 2023 Sprinter with all the toys inside
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01-17-2019, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Southeast Texas
Posts: 1,721
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M&g with blue ox. Not sure what to recommend if u have hydraulic brakes.
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01-17-2019, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Alaska in Summer Snow Birds in Winter
Posts: 2,073
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NSA Ready Brute Elite. Simple, Effective, Progressive, Inexpensive and super easy to install.
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06 Winnebago Adventurer 38J Workhorse W24 Lots of motor and suspension mods in the works
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01-17-2019, 07:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 352
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Blue ox towbar, baseplate with charging line to toad along with stay and play braking system installed.
Love the braking setup behind our gasser. Proportional and nothing in the floor of Toad just switch on and go.
Installer also ran light for Toad brakes engaged to the dash of our coach - much easier to see than looking in backup camera.
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01-17-2019, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 434
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X2 on Ready Brute Elite. I use a Currie Ent base plate. The base plate tucks up nicely behind front bumper where the plastic cover is.
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2017 Discovery 40E Freightliner Cummins 380hp
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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