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Types of brakes for towing
Steve Jewell:
Keith,
I have an old SMI model TMAA brake controller. It looks like it is new - work fine - had very little use. You can have it if you want it just pay the shipping.
Steve Jewell
Joel Ashley:
We tow an Explorer Limited 4x4 with a Falcon All-Terrain, and use Roadmaster's Brakemaster. Not an iota of a problem with the Brakemaster system. Sometimes the towbar is hairy to crack loose upon disconnect if the car is at a strong angle or grade; even the so-called anti-bind lever release system can be stubborn. But the Brakemaster and neutral tow kit work okay for us. You just have to remember to double check the parking brake is released, as with any tow system, and make sure the car windows are closed, cuz in the recent spell of heat I often forget, then have to undo the neutral tow settings to get the ignition switch to the "ON" position, roll windows up, and reset the tow.
Joel
Keith Moffett Co-Admin:
Joel
We just got the Explorer back with the new neutral tow switch. We tried out the switch a couple times to see that it worked. The vehicle sat overnight in park and now the battery went dead. First time there has been any trouble with it and it wasnt low, it was so dead it lost all the settings. I take it this hasnt happened to you due to the neutral tow switch?
What year 'Limited'?
Thanks for the input
Keith
Joel Ashley:
No, Keith, the neutral tow switch shouldn't run a battery down, and never has ours. The only thing ever really on is the little yellow indicator lamp, and it goes out after awhile if the doors are closed.
Check back with the Ford dealer that installed you're switch. Ours is a 1997, and switch installed in 2006.
Joel
Keith Duner:
Just to throw out another option, we've used a Brake Buddy Vantage Select for several years on two different tows with good luck. First was a Saturn Aura (had to pull one fuse) and now the wife's 08 Chevy Trailblazer (no fuses to pull). The Trailblazer is about 4400 lbs but it's Easy Peasy to set up. Blue Ox Aventa tow bar and base plate package.
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