brake assit for TOAD

[Curt Sprenger]

Thanks Tom. I'll put the SMI unit on my list. as well as the United.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Tom McCarthy wrote:

> Jim,
>
> Like George, I did not want to install, uninstall and store anything
> for a toad brake. I looked at United and SMI Silent Partner. I
> ended up with SMI only because of the remote control and monitoring
> unit in the coach cockpit. It is proportional, has breakaway
> feature and the cylinder is permanently installed. It does tap into
> the toad vacuum system for actuating the cylinder. It does not use
> the coach air brakes. It is activated by an inertia system in a box
> in the toad. Unfortunately, I think the box is a little big and
> might be hard to find a hidden spot to keep it. My last toad
> required that I unplug it when I needed to use the passenger seat.
> Defeated the purpose of the simple concept. With my Rubicon
> Wrangler, it works the way I wanted.
>
> Take a look at both and decide what works best for you.
>
> Tom McCarthy
> Poway, CA
> "Penny Express" '95 PT42
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry
> wrote:
> >
> > HI Jim,
> >
> > I have looked at most of the various systems available and have
> actually
> > used two. The Brake Buddy and other copies consist of a heavy box
> that
> > must be installed and uninstalled each time, and stored someplace
> when
> > not under tow. To me, it is most inconvenient. I have met several
> > people that had one of them and changed to another system.
> >
> > I originally used the Brakemaster on the El Camino towed by the
> > Converted GM bus. It works very well, is proportional to the brake
> > pressure on the towing vehicle. However the drawbacks are: it
> requires
> > tapping into the air brake system on the coach (not difficult) and
> (that
> > the wife objected to most) Installation and removal of the
> actuating
> > cylinder each time. This is the cylinder that applies pressure to
> the
> > brake pedal. There is also an air line with quick disconnects that
> > connects between the coach and the toad. The wife objected the
> work of
> > installing/removal of the cylinder, especially after she saw a
> friends
> > Unified Tow Brake made by US Gear,
> >
> > When we got our Bird and decided to tow the Fleetwood Caddy, she
> > insisted she wanted a tow brake that did not require any work on
> her
> > part and was hidden from view. The Unified Tow Brake fits these
> > requirements. It is proportional to the slowing of the coach
> (determined
> > electronically) and takes no effort in the hook up process. The
> only
> > connection between the coach and toad is two wires which I
> incorporated
> > in the same cable as the lights so no additional work. I take that
> back
> > - I do have to connect the break-a-way cable. That is the only
> > additional work. The installation is completely hidden. In my
> case, I
> > put the actuator under the carpeting in the truck and ran the
> actuating
> > cable up to the brake pedal under the carpet. The only thing that
> shows
> > is the clamp on the brake pedal arm. At the driver's station of
> the
> > coach, the controller is mounted in a convenient spot. It senses
> the
> > deceleration of the vehicle and sends it to the toad. It also has
> > indicator lights that tell you how the system is working and a
> manual
> > lever for manual operation of the system.
> >
> > I found a place in MO (Can't remember the name right now) that had
> the
> > best price. Google or Yahoo should give you a lot of places that
> have it.
> >
> > Hope this helps you in your decision.
> >
> > George Lowry
> > '06 Alpine Apex - former owner of '95 WBDA 4203
> > Spearfish, SD enjoying the weather in Palm Springs.
> >
> > scoggins_jim wrote:
> >
> > >I am thinking of putting a brake assist in my new TOAD--06 Jeep
> Liberty.
> > >I know nothing about them other than one name-Brake Buddy. What
> are
> > >your thoughts on the different brands.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >Jim Scoggins
> > >04 M380
> > >
> > >
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