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jarata · 11-12-2018, 06:05 PM

Maybe a few states dont have it but for safety sake yours and fellow drivers why wouldnt you

Heating man · 11-12-2018, 06:06 PM

yes

Unplanned Tourist · 11-12-2018, 06:06 PM

Yes.

walt_embree · 11-12-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by doak125

Hello everyone.
Do you use a auxiliary braking system for your toad? No need to justify your choice. Just curious to see the numbers.
Just a simple yes or no.
Thanks.
Dan

Towing Laws | Brake Buddy®
Interesting read.

Sneelock · 11-12-2018, 06:46 PM

Yes. Post the poll results if you get around to tabulating them.

WAKY · 11-12-2018, 07:20 PM

I don’t leave home without it or DW

mkniola · 11-12-2018, 07:42 PM

Yes

Damion · 11-13-2018, 03:59 AM

Yes with Breakaway

Oldman5145 · 11-13-2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KSagal

I don't stay in state, but am legal when I do drive. I was simply replying to an inaccurate statement.

I have somehow become the only voice for what a lot of us most likely know is not as uncommon as it appears on this thread.

Every thing I have said has been attacked. I can take it, and am always honest, but when people make general statements that include me being wrong, or illegal, I do have a tendency to correct the record.

I have a motor home, and use it when I can. I enjoy the time I get to camp, and the time I get to spend with my kids. I only get a few weeks a year to do this, and I use it to the best of my ability.

We are all different. I cannot use it more at this time in my life, but would like to. If I have more time and more money, I may do things differently. I would not do things significantly differently, however.

The OP wanted simple honest statements, and said not to debate the value of brakes or not. But every post, and every statement I have made here has been responded to with snide comments. Something to consider.

If people are to be honest and state their truths, it may make sense to not attack each and every statement they make, or they will not post. Then there is no debate.

Yes I do and there is more of an issue here. I could care less about the system in a normal braking situation. A year or so ago I was going east early one weekday morning on a two lane 55 MPH highway. I had on my sunglasses, my window shade was as low as possible and all I could see was a huge yellow sun I was going into. I caught the image of a school bus going west. I never saw the yellow caution lights come on that it was slowing to pick up children. Suddenly, I see RED flashing lights. I quickly applied hard braking and I barely got stopped before the approaching bus. Children were going to cross the road in front of me, to board the bus. I was not 10 miles from home! I needed that brake system.

I was able to stop the MH and the 4000 lb toad behind me.

That game of "I stay close to home" doesn't hold water. You could be risking someone's life. One or a thousand miles why take a chance.
I didn't post this to insult or hurt anyone's feelings. I posted it because safety equipment not only protects you, it also can protect someones loved one!

Piper23t · 11-13-2018, 07:22 AM

Yes, most states require it

tim-l · 11-13-2018, 07:46 AM

Yes, it’s required by law.

Racer Ralph · 11-13-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SCVJeff

Ummmm..... yes it is
When the judge asks you if your vehicle was equipped with an emergency brake that could have prevented the head-on with a bus going the other direction, you may not have a good day with that answer..

Not sure how the brakes on my 2,300 lb toad could prevent me from having a head on with a bus? Explain please.