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11-18-2008, 06:24

Note that many states have requirements that a towed vehicle (car or
trailer) have a braking system if it is over a certain weight (which
varies by state). In this case, even if your home state does not have
that requirement, if you go into a neighboring state that does... you
can get a very expensive citation.

I note, too, that I've towed my Toyota Camry with the supplemental
brake system turned off (oops!) and I didn't notice any difference in
my coach's handling. That's why I have the sensitivity of the SMI
system I have set at the lowest position, so that the toad brakes
only come in during a very heavy braking situation. It also keeps the
brakes from over heating and wearing excessively.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Lockhart, TX.

On Nov 18, 2008, at 10:23 AM, jim riordan wrote:

> Dan,
>
> I have both a jeep wrangler and chevy suburban, as toads. When I
> towed the jeep wrangler I did not have an aux braking system, the
> coach seemed to handle this fine. a breakaway situation would have
> been a problem however. When I decided to tow the suburban I did
> research and ended up using the M&G system.The hardest part was
> probally tapping into the brake system of the bus. Installation on
> the suburban took some time but once we read the instructions
> things went faster. LOL
>
> http://www.m-gengineering.com
> <snip>