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Title: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: scanzel on December 15, 2021, 11:04:16 AM
I have been towing my Jeep Liberty for many years without a toad vehicle braking system and have had no issues. We are looking to tour the midwest and think maybe I should invest in something. What system is everyone using and which ones are better than others?
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: Dave5Cs on December 15, 2021, 12:47:33 PM
NASA cable surge brake. Works great.
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on December 15, 2021, 01:03:58 PM

Behind a bus,, the only choice is M&G air over hydraulic system,, it works particularly well with a Liberty..  I have had it on two Liberty's..  ( A 2002, first year for the Liberty and 2012, the last year for the Liberty.)>>>Dan
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: RJ on December 15, 2021, 01:37:39 PM
Quote from: Dave5Cs on December 15, 2021, 12:47:33 PM
NSA cable surge brake. Works great.
Scanzel -

I agree with Dave - I have the same company's unit. Definitely uses the KISS principle compared to the majority of other systems out there.  Relatively inexpensive, too! Here's the link:

https://nsatowbars.com/collections/ready-brake/products/the-ready-brake

FWIW & HTH. . .

;)
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: Van on December 15, 2021, 01:50:49 PM
I'll stand with Demco's AirForceOne!
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: sledhead on December 15, 2021, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: Dave5Cs on December 15, 2021, 12:47:33 PM
NASA cable surge brake. Works great.

x 3

dave
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: buswarrior on December 15, 2021, 05:15:22 PM
There's been so much typed on this already...

The forums are searchable a lot better than the (profanity deleted) social media...

happy coaching!
buswarrior
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: dtcerrato on December 15, 2021, 06:19:17 PM
M&G air over hydraulic - progressive towed braking at it's best with towed reserve air tank for break away protection.
Heaven forbid your towed causes an accident or adds to the upset w/o active towed braking - your insurance company will walk away.
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: muldoonman on December 16, 2021, 06:25:05 AM
Anybody have any experience with the Blue Ox Patriot Braking System's?
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: lvmci on December 16, 2021, 07:34:49 AM
I've had the Even Brake for many years, portability between fiat and jeep, a few years back Roadmaster at Quartzsite checked it out and did minor adjustments, lvmci...
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: sledhead on December 16, 2021, 12:11:42 PM
my sister has it and likes it other than it takes up a lot of space

blue ox

dave
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: Lee Bradley on December 16, 2021, 12:29:08 PM
Quote from: sledhead on December 15, 2021, 02:19:40 PM
x 3

dave

X 4
Easy, quick hook-up. Just two cables in addition to hooking up with no brake system. Has break away system to apply the brakes in case the toad gets away.
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: somewhereinusa on December 17, 2021, 05:34:35 AM
Quote from: Lee Bradley on December 16, 2021, 12:29:08 PM
X 4
Easy, quick hook-up. Just two cables in addition to hooking up with no brake system. Has break away system to apply the brakes in case the toad gets away.

X5, easy install, easy hookup.
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: RickWest on February 11, 2022, 08:41:06 PM
I like the Surge Brake idea. Have been looking for something simple
It's on Amazon for cheap!
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: Bill Gerrie on February 11, 2022, 11:40:48 PM
M & G for sure. No moving anything around each time you tow. Used it for 30+ years.
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on February 12, 2022, 04:25:31 AM
I just bought the NSA surge brake, got it on, just haven't gone anywhere with it yet. 
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: muldoonman on February 12, 2022, 05:49:01 AM
Quote from: sledhead on December 16, 2021, 12:11:42 PM
my sister has it and likes it other than it takes up a lot of space

blue ox

dave

I inherited one with this latest RV and don't need it. if anybody wants to try one it's here. Don't know a thing about um.
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: RickWest on February 12, 2022, 06:43:53 PM
I buy it if you let me know
Title: Re: Toad vehicle braking, what do you use ?
Post by: muldoonman on February 13, 2022, 09:09:11 AM
Quote from: RickWest on February 12, 2022, 06:43:53 PM
I buy it if you let me know
[/quote) Seen where it's the Blue Ox Patriot brake system. Will go get pics. Folks before on the rv i bought used it on a new Grand Cherokee.