Toad / Tow Brakes

[freewill2008]

Our U S Gear brake has been in place since 2005. It performs great
and provides good feedback, and the toad is always ready to drive.

I was able to integrate the wiring into the 7-pin connector so only
one electric cable is needed for hookup.

The U S Gear does require some installation time, but the result is
worth the effort. A cable run is required from dashboard to rear
bumper of the coach. In my case, a small tail light loom had to be
installed from bumper to bumper in the toad. I also added a junction
box under the toad's hood for a cleaner install.

For toad tail lights I installed additional 1157 sockets and bulbs in
spare holes in the existing lenses so the bus and toad are entirely
independent except for ground and +12V battery connections.

When bus brakes are applied, the additional toad brake lights come
on. When the U S Gear brake activates, the stock toad brake lights
also come on. Turn signals and parking lights are supplied by the
additional 1157 bulbs. After dark or in the rain I usually turn the
toad parking lights on as well.

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA, '04 Honda CRV toad

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wallace Craig
wrote:
>
> I have had the u s gear on two coaches and find it excellent. I
know nothing of the others.
>
>
> Wallace Craig
> 95 WLWB 42
> Azle, Texas
>
> --- On Mon, 11/17/08, drw907 wrote:
>
> From: drw907
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Toad / Tow Brakes
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 9:50 PM
>
> We will begin full timing within the next 6 months. Our motorhome
is
> a 1994 Bluebird BMC diesel pusher with a Spartan air brake chassis
> (mountain master type class) , tow car is a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
> wagon 5 speed.
>
> I have done some net research, and have not made a final decison.
>
> I do not want to have to add/remove any components inside the the
tow
> car to tow/drive. I want feedback inside the coach of what the toad
> brakes are doing.
>
> I will likely install myself, and while mechanically inclined, and
I
> have most tools, easier install is always nice - if it doesn't give
> up too many features.
>
> Thus far I am at:
> SMI Air Force One
> SMI Stay In Play Duo
> US Gear Unified Tow Brake UTB-1000
>
> I could use any advice/rational to help me decide,
> Thanks,
> Dan
> 94 BB BMC 37'
> Albuquerque NM
>
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