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TXfisherman · 05-17-2019, 09:51 AM

New here...I'm hoping to set up my Jeep to tow later this year.

I've been researching on and off for a few weeks now and I recently came across NSA towing.

Anyone have an opinion of their tow system?

On there website they have full packages that come with the tow bar, baking system, a Roadmaster or Blue Ox baseplate plus all the wiring for much less than I've seen elsewhere....$1750 for everything with free shipping. Their braking system makes sense to me and it seems like a good solution for the price.

They seem a lot smaller than the other towing companies and I'm wondering what y'all have heard before I pull the trigger.

Thanks!

Easyrider · 05-17-2019, 10:22 AM

We've used the NSA Readybrute Elite since 2013 and are very happy with it. Easy to hook up and disconnect. Works very well and we haven't wished for anything else.

BirchyBoy · 05-17-2019, 10:45 AM

Lots and lots of posts on the site about this system. Do some searching and you’ll find endless reading material

reubenray · 05-17-2019, 11:04 AM

I have also been using the Readybrute Elite since 2013 and I am very happy with it. The initial setup is a bear for some vehicles, but once everything is done it works great.

stevemoores · 05-17-2019, 02:50 PM

Used for maybe 6 years on 2006 Jeep TJ and 2015 Jeep JK.

Installation took me an afternoon, a couple of holes to drill and brake cable routing.

I pulled the TJ from the D-Ring holes on an aftermarket bumper. The JK is stock so I went with the Currie Baseplate.

Brakes are adjusted with the required amount of slack, they only really come on under a hard stop. I've driven the BC Rockies many times with no issues, brakes don't activate when shifting down or using tow-haul as an engine brake (a common concern with surge brake systems).

As simple as it can get to hook up, I do it myself in a few minutes.

I can't think of an easier way to pull a Jeep

Steve

MSHappyCampers · 05-17-2019, 02:55 PM

Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

I've been using the NSA ReadyBrute Elite towbars with built-in ReadyBrake for 7 years not with no problems. They now have a newer set made of steel instead of aluminum and rated at 12,000 lbs.

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

HighDesert · 05-17-2019, 04:00 PM

Can’t go wrong with the Ready Brute Elite system! Been using ours for 3 years now and it works great. We tow a 209& Jeep JKS and have the Blue Ox baseplate. Great setup, easy to hook up and unhook. Wife and installed the hardware (not baseplate) in an afternoon without an argument! We used this in a class C and just moved it over to a Class A. Did have to get a 2” fro receiver to keep towbar within 2” of level. Be sure to get the emergency breakaway setup also. NSA gets my vote!

Rvlegaleagle · 05-18-2019, 07:57 AM

This may help a step by step.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDid...xzicKTYO4cgCzL

timjet · 05-18-2019, 10:41 PM

Been using ours for 2 yrs now, dead simple and just works. I couldn't imagine installing, removing and stowing a brake box each time.

AKIQPilot · 05-19-2019, 07:36 PM

I tow a 2006 Wrangler Rubicon. 4400lbs the way it sits loaded behind the motorhome. I have the Ready Brake with a Blue Ox towbar. I tow from the recovery points on my Smittybilt from bumper. I went with the Ready Brake because I already had a Blue Ox tow bar that was in pretty good shape.

The Ready Brake works great and installation was simple.

If I were to do it over again I would have given away the Blue Ox bar and gone with a complete Ready Brute Elite system from NSA. In fact, im likely to give away the BO towbar and sell the Ready Brake this fall and get a brand new RBE system to tow the Wrangler.