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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #63914 is a reply to message #63912] |
Wed, 11 November 2009 17:41 |
Ron
Messages: 250 Registered: February 2004 Location: Conifer, Colorado
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Hi..
I am using a brake buddy.. Works well.. You don't want to tow in my part of the world without brakes..
Too many mountains and passes..
Ron
now a P.O.
Conifer, CO
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #63941 is a reply to message #63912] |
Wed, 11 November 2009 20:40 |
Rusty
Messages: 197 Registered: October 2005 Location: Philadelphia Pa
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Ditto on the Brake Buddy. Turn key solution, sometimes you can find them on Ebay for a couple hundred bucks. IIRC they are like six hundred new.
Rusty
75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #63948 is a reply to message #63912] |
Wed, 11 November 2009 21:08 |
roy1
Messages: 2126 Registered: July 2004 Location: Minden nevada
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When I wasn't expecting it I picked up a Road master Brake Pro, Tow bar and all the wires and cables etc at a local auction for $200 bucks. It was new too boot used 1 time. Sometimes it pays to be in the right place at the right time I couldn't believe it when the bidding stopped at $200.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #63987 is a reply to message #63912] |
Thu, 12 November 2009 08:41 |
gbarrow2
Messages: 765 Registered: February 2004 Location: Lake Almanor, Ca./ Red Bl...
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Has any one had any experience with a surge brake system such as the ReadyBrake? What are the pros and cons.
The surge brakes on my boat trailer are very effective. Leads me to wonder if a similar system would be a good option for towing a Jeep Cherokee with the GMC.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #64032 is a reply to message #63987] |
Thu, 12 November 2009 13:58 |
shawnee
Messages: 422 Registered: February 2004 Location: NC
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[quote title=gbarrow wrote on Thu, 12 November 2009 09:41] Has any one had any experience with a surge brake system such as the ReadyBrake? What are the pros and cons.
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I have an SMI tow brake system that is radio controlled and no direct connection with the towed vehicle. I have a transmitter and receiver in the coach and the tow car that activates the brake pedal using a vacuum cylinder. The tow brake pressure is proportional to the amount of coach braking. There is a box that fits under the tow car seat that has a vacuum pump that furnishes vacuum to the brake system and the cylinder that moves the tow brake pedal. The amount of proportional braking is adjustable from the coach. The system works great with essentially no hook up other than flipping an on-off switch on both vehicles. You never touch the braking system when you connect or disconnect the tow car.
The only problem so far was when we had to move the coach and the tow across the campground to hook the tow to the coach. My wife followed me in the car and every time I hit the brake, the car put on the brakes and after four or five times of this before we got to the other side of the campground she came out of the car very upset. The unit has a range of over 100 yards so I learned very quickly to flip the coach brake switch off when she is driving behind me.
Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
www.bdub.net/Motorhome_Enhancements New Windows and Aluminum Radiators
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #64041 is a reply to message #63912] |
Thu, 12 November 2009 15:16 |
Gail Marks Cruiser
Messages: 125 Registered: August 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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G'day
You guys are using some fancy brake set-ups. My A-frame came with an overide hitch, which connects to a clutch cable, which pulls on the brake pedal. simple, cheap, very effective and engineer approved for use Australia wide.
Mark Bennett
Gail & Mark's Cruiser
Gold Coast, Australia.
Motorhoming Lifestyle.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #64055 is a reply to message #64032] |
Thu, 12 November 2009 16:52 |
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That is so funny. I can see it now. Thanks for sharing.
Byron
Gene Dotson wrote:
> The only problem so far was when we had to move the coach and the tow across
> the campground to hook the tow to the coach. My wife followed me in the car
> and every time I hit the brake, the car put on the brakes and after four or
> five times of this before we got to the other side of the campground she came
> out of the car very upset. The unit has a range of over 100 yards so I
> learned very quickly to flip the coach brake switch off when she is driving
> behind me.
> --
> Gene Dotson
> 74 Canyonlands
> www.bdub.net/Motorhome_Enhancements
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #64076 is a reply to message #64067] |
Thu, 12 November 2009 20:14 |
shawnee
Messages: 422 Registered: February 2004 Location: NC
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WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 12 November 2009 20:16 | Gene, Can we do that again at the next Dixielander Rally? I would film it for you. I bet Joan was fuming. I hope you didn't tell her what was causing it. I can see her banging her head now.
I'd sure like to see that setup. I am thinking a permanant brake would be good for the Vdub.
Dan
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Dan,
I don't want to go through that again. Once was too much! It really is a good system though.
Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
www.bdub.net/Motorhome_Enhancements New Windows and Aluminum Radiators
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Re: Brakes for tow vehicles? [message #64097 is a reply to message #64076] |
Thu, 12 November 2009 22:21 |
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WD0AFQ
Messages: 7111 Registered: November 2004 Location: Dexter, Mo.
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Ok, I understand. Show me that system next time we get together.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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