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Title: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: Lawrence Tarnoff on February 02, 2018, 05:33:56 AM

We're planning on towing our 2015 Equinox this summer.  Looking for recommendations on an auxiliary braking system.  I have heard some good things about Air Force One.  Any thoughts on this or other systems?

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: LaMonte Monnell on February 02, 2018, 04:24:13 PM

I have a brake buddy I have used for the last five years. It works well for me, and have never had a problem with it.

It takes a few minutes to get it installed but not a big issue.

I have heard good things about the Air Force One brake system but don't know anyone physically that uses one.

Good luck with your decision!

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: Gerald Farris on February 02, 2018, 07:32:57 PM

Lawrence,
Everyone that I know who has an Air Force One braking system likes it. However, the installation can be a little involved on some tow cars, making for an expensive system.

I have been using an M&G tow brake from M&G Engineering for 15 years on two different Jeep Grand Cherokees, and I could not be more pleased with the system. The only problem with the M&G system is that there is not enough room on some cars for to install the cylinder between the master cylinder and the brake booster. However, if your tow car has the room, it is a very good option for a tow brake.

Gerald   

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: Laurel Moore on February 04, 2018, 10:17:34 PM

 Roadmaster invisabrake my choice

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: Joel Ashley on February 05, 2018, 07:05:15 AM

If I didn’t already have a Brakemaster, like Laurel the Invisibrake would be at the top of my list.  The only downside is it’s price, although some others are also right up there these days, so I’d shop around.
http://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/braking/invisibrake/index.html

Joel

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: Greg Ross on February 05, 2018, 06:29:39 PM

We have had an Invisibrake for 3 years and love it, it installs under the seat and has always worked well.
Greg

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: David T. Richelderfer on February 05, 2018, 07:23:49 PM

We have a Roadmaster towbar and EvenBrake.  At Quartzsite, AZ every year during the Big Tent (Jan 20-28ish), Roadmaster has a tent for refurbishing their towbars.  They go through the joints and replace the bushings for no charge.  This year we had the square tubing that goes into the coach towing receiver replaced; that cost $125.  We purchased the towbar, Evenbrake, 50 amp extension cord and few other odds and ends used several years back from two sources off Craigslist for about $600+.  The towbar is the older model and is rated at 10k lbs.  Inserting and removing the Evenbrake takes less time than hooking up and unhooking the towbar.  We also purchased the used receivers for the pickup off Craigslist.

Title: Re: Toad auxiliary brake
Post by: jeffprupis on February 06, 2018, 12:26:14 AM

Airforce One on Jeep Liberty. Blue Ox TB. Nothing could be simpler. Not cheap.