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01-09-2012, 12:35 PM
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ready brake?
I am looking for specific problems people have had with this system. is there any reason I should not buy this system?
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01-09-2012, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Snowbird - Waterford Mi and Citrus Springs Fl.
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The only reason I can think of for not buying one is you have no toad?
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1997 37' HR Endeavor, 275hp Cat, Freightliner
03 CR-V Blue Ox, Ready Brake
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01-23-2012, 09:28 AM
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I have one and love it. It seems too simple/good to be true, but really is easy to install, works reliably and easy to setup. I had to adjust the cable once to loosen it a bit from my initial installation because I thought it was breaking too soon, but it works like a charm 
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01-23-2012, 12:51 PM
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I love mine and I didn't have to spend all that money some spend for the fancy toad breaks. Several thousand miles with no pronlem.
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2015 GMC Canyon
Mark & Carole Big Bear, Ca. RVM 54 
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01-23-2012, 04:16 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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Good News
Bought a ready break for my Jeep and it is great to hear good reviews. Traveling to Alaska this summer and don't want breaking issues.
Thanks for the input!
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2015 Palazzo 35.1 / 2004 Jeep Wrangler X
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01-23-2012, 05:13 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Spokane, WA
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I just used it towing from Washington to Florida. No issues, easy setup. I have been very happy with it.
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2017 Tiffin 40QBH
2019 GMC Acadia
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01-29-2012, 03:05 PM
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OK, I'm convinced. I've been looking at all the braking systems and this one seems highly rated. I'm concerned about installation in my 2011 Honda CRV toad, but I bit the bullet and ordered the "Ready-Brute" which incorporates the ready-brake with a tow bar. Anybody done a do it yourself on a Honda? Looks pretty tight around the firewall. Thanks and thank God for this forum.
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01-29-2012, 06:01 PM
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National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2010
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I'm thinking about using that in my 2011 CRV and would be interested to hear from anyone who has installed it in the CRV. Thanks
Safe Travels
Bob
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SW OREGON 2005 34 foot DolphinLX
If towing: a bright red 2016 Mini Cooper on a tow dolly.
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01-29-2012, 09:44 PM
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Location: Southern Ohio
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"Brake" - gizmos that slow or stop vehicles.
"Break" - to render something inoperative.
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John McKinley
2007 Damon 3060-Ford 16k, Ford C-Max Toad, Ford Ranger Toad, Kawasaki VX300 Versys Motorcycle
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01-29-2012, 09:54 PM
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Official iRV2 Sponsor
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We own the ReadyBrute tow bar which has an integrated ReadyBrake system. We've put 15,000 miles of use on it without any issues.
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RV Technology Specialist
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01-30-2012, 03:37 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Federal Way, Wa.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmckinley
"Brake" - gizmos that slow or stop vehicles.
"Break" - to render something inoperative.
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You may be confusing gizmo with doohickey?
Gimme a break?
or
Give em' a brake?
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03 Dolphin LX 6355, Workhorse W22, 8.1 vortec, 04 CR-V, Blue Ox, Brake Pro----Norm, Barb and
Doc(He's a PhD)
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01-30-2012, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Snowbird - Waterford Mi and Citrus Springs Fl.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davismills
OK, I'm convinced. I've been looking at all the braking systems and this one seems highly rated. I'm concerned about installation in my 2011 Honda CRV toad, but I bit the bullet and ordered the "Ready-Brute" which incorporates the ready-brake with a tow bar. Anybody done a do it yourself on a Honda? Looks pretty tight around the firewall. Thanks and thank God for this forum.
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Regarding the tight firewall confines, I eventually figured out I could work through the LF wheel well opening (with steering cranked hard left) to get better access. That's on my '03 though. Not sure if that will provide much help on a later one.
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1997 37' HR Endeavor, 275hp Cat, Freightliner
03 CR-V Blue Ox, Ready Brake
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01-30-2012, 06:43 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Coastal Campers
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Marathon, Florida
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Be sure to invest in a Ready stop break (yes break) away system. Like the Readybrake it is simple, inexpensive and looks like it will work. Fortunately we have never needed it. The time to install it is when you install the ReadyBrake since you will have all the tools out anyway.
Although it was not on a Honda, the install was pretty easy on our car. One cable went through the firewall in the engine compartment the other through the wheel well since the car is so small. Cranking the wheel around did make that easier.
Never did get around to connecting the indicator light in the RV but it does seem like is working OK.
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2004 Winnebago Vectra 40KD
Shep dog, R.I.P. Kenzie dog Toad 2015 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler
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01-30-2012, 08:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 79
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Ready Brake
We used our Ready Brake tow system this past weekend for the first time, all is GOOD. My only issue is that I'mtowing a Mini Cooper and need a 8" drop to level the tow bar, which will drag on almost any incline. Options are trade my Mini whichI really like or selling the tow bar and purchase a dolly
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