brake assit for TOAD

[Tom McCarthy]

Stephen has a great point. Check to see if the vehicle you want to
tow is compatible with the system you like. Unified, M&G, SMI are
all great systems. Not all have base plates that fit all vehicles.

Tom McCarthy
"Penny Express"

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> 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.
> > >
> > > 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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