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Toad Braking
I have been using a Brake Buddy on the tow car for many years with no problems.  Unfortunately, the air chamber has stopped holding pressure.  Brake Buddy's advice was to send it to them and they would give me a repair estimate.  My question is do you have another system to recommend other than Brake Buddy and why?  Thank you for your help.
Gale 2008 mid-bath
G N Wilson
2008 Mid-Bath
Re: Toad Braking
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Quote from: galelynn2  - 
I have been using a Brake Buddy on the tow car for many years with no problems.  Unfortunately, the air chamber has stopped holding pressure.  Brake Buddy's advice was to send it to them and they would give me a repair estimate.  My question is do you have another system to recommend other than Brake Buddy and why?  Thank you for your help.
Gale 2008 mid-bath

Do you want a portable system or one that is permanently installed?
I use a Demco permanently mounted brake unit, other popular brakes are the Roadmaster and the Ready Brute Elite surge brake system.
Permanently mounted systems have an installation cost and are recommended for toads expected to be used for several years.
Portable units have the advantage of being easily movable to another vehicle.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Toad Braking
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I also have a Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO installed in my 96 Jeep Cherokee.  It’s an expensive unit but I did the installation myself and saved some money.  It doesn’t get in the way when driving the Jeep and I actually forget it’s even there.  I really like that all I need to do is to hookup the Jeep and flip a switch for it to work.  If you plan on keeping the toad, I’d seriously consider getting one.

- John
Fulltimer with a 2021 MId-Bath “Babe”, 1996 Cherokee “Scout” and “Bandit” the wonder dog 🐶
Re: Toad Braking
Reply #3 –
Quote from: galelynn2  - 
I have been using a Brake Buddy on the tow car for many years with no problems.  Unfortunately, the air chamber has stopped holding pressure.  Brake Buddy's advice was to send it to them and they would give me a repair estimate.  My question is do you have another system to recommend other than Brake Buddy and why?  Thank you for your help.
Gale 2008 mid-bath

I would send it to them and see what they say.  The repair costs I've read from Brake Buddy have been quite reasonable. 

You might want to mention the type of toad, as it can make a difference sometimes.

I use a brake buddy that I picked up on craigslist in a package deal with a tow-bar.  It's not perfect, but it works for me (with a Honda Civic) as I wanted to limit the number of modifications to the toad itself (still needed the base plate, and lights, and brake-away switch of course). 

Rich

2003 MB