brake assit for TOAD

[Stephen Birtles]

you will find the m-g system is a great addon for your toad .The only
caveat is in a lot of new vehicles it will not fit.and it is because
of the design of the vehicle not the M-G System. there just is not
enough room under the hood for the sytem. Call m-g engineering for
tech advice they are most pleasant to deal with.It really is a good
product.
Stephen 77fc35




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Gatley" wrote:
>
> I recently installed the M&G brake system and it seems a whole lot more
> simple than the Unified Tow Brake. On our previous Toad I used the
> Brake Buddy and did not like dealing with it. On more than one occasion
> it was out of position after a long trip...you do need to check it on a
> regular basis.
>
> The M&G system is just added to the brake cylinder and is actuated by
> the coaches air system. I can't even tell it is on the car and the only
> 'extra' hose is the air connection between the coach and the car (quick
> connects at each end).
>
> I haven't used it yet, but it is the system many others in our area were
> most familiar with.
>
> http://www.m-gengineering.com/
>
> Brian Gatley
> 93 WLWB PT40
> Bend, OR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Curt Sprenger
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 8:27 AM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] brake assit for TOAD
>
>
> George,
> Thank you for posting the Unified Tow Brake info. I've been thinking our
>
> toad should have brake a control. The Unified Tow Brake is the best I've
>
> reviewed to date.
>
> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
>
> 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.
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> > 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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