Tow bar and brake system for toad

[ATONOFUN]

Hello, we have a 2012 Win Adventure 35P V10 and just purchased a 2003 Jeep TJ 2 dr for a toad. (Jeep only has 14,000 miles, mint) What kind of tow bar and brake system do you have experience with or recommend and are you pulling similar?
Open to thoughts. Im not very computer savvy, I tried doing a search to no avail.
Thanking you in advance,
Andy May

[Jim_HiTek]

Blue Ox. The tow bar is easy to use. I looked at Roadmaster but think the Blue Ox design is better. I have the Blue Ox braking system that goes on the floor in front of the drivers seat, only when towing. Cumbersome and large, but does the job.

Here's a link to one supplier of baseplates so you can tow your jeep 4 down (the only way to tow IMO). Best check with them to be sure one of the offered models will fit your Jeep. Tow Plate...

Note eTrailer also has wiring kits and umbilical for the brake lights and turn signals.

[BobC]

Check out the NSA ReadyBrake system. It's entirely mechanical, doesn't rely on electricity, electronics or vacuum. Plus, there's nothing to take in and out of your toad as with many braking systems.

They sell a towbars with an integrated braking system:

Aluminum- https://nsarvproducts.com/collection...brute-elite-ii

Steel- https://nsarvproducts.com/collection...les-rv-tow-bar

Or, if you're just interested in the braking system:

https://nsarvproducts.com/collection...l-brake-system

Be aware that, in both cases, you'll need to buy their emergency breakaway kit:

https://nsarvproducts.com/collection...break-away-kit

I have the stand-alone braking system that I use with a Blue Ox towbar and am very happy with it.

I'm not up on current prices but they've always been less expensive than most of the other options. I really like the 100% mechanical design and the fact that there's nothing to take in and out of your toad. From what I've read in similar posts, those who own them love them and have few, if any problems.

[Ray,IN]

JIC your Jeep needs a different or new front bumper, this is the place: https://www.rockhard4x4.com/Jeep_Wra...pers_s/383.htm

[RudeDawg]

I have a brand new unopened Blue Ox Patriot Brake system for sale. 1 paid just over 1900.00 w/tax, willing to sell for 1700. I am choosing to trailer my GMC instead of flat towing it.

[Nmdoug]

Originally Posted by ATONOFUN

Hello, we have a 2012 Win Adventure 35P V10 and just purchased a 2003 Jeep TJ 2 dr for a toad. (Jeep only has 14,000 miles, mint) What kind of tow bar and brake system do you have experience with or recommend and are you pulling similar?
Open to thoughts. Im not very computer savvy, I tried doing a search to no avail.
Thanking you in advance,
Andy May

I’ve used RVi break system for years for my Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk and love it. I use Blue Ox hitch to connect to the car which had to be set up for it. Quick and easy to set up and take off.

[JR314]

I agree with BobC. The Readybrute/Readybrake with the integrated mechanical brake is cheaper and easier to use. That’s what I have for my 2004 Jeep Wrangler and it has worked great.

[ATONOFUN]

I did buy the NSA Brute Elite II RV tow bar and all accessories from the USA. The only item I have not purchased is the toad signal wiring kit. Any recommendations, thanking you in advance.

[JR314]

Right now I’m using a set of magnetic led lights. We just run the wire through the passenger compartment of our Jeep and plug it into the RV 7 way plug with an adapter. I’ve been looking at the Curt custom wiring harnesses (58902 for the Jeep Wrangler TJ), but the external lights have been so easy and work so well, I just haven’t gone any further. I also don’t know how the ready brake indicator light would work with a wired product. I don’t use the indicator light, but if you do it may not send an indication to the dash since the toad would get its brake signal from the RV and not the brake pedal activation.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by ATONOFUN

I did buy the NSA Brute Elite II RV tow bar and all accessories from the USA. The only item I have not purchased is the toad signal wiring kit. Any recommendations, thanking you in advance.

I decided to just use a set of magnetic mount towing lights like these and see if I really needed a built-in system, so far, so good:

https://www.amazon.com/MaxxHaul-8077...87&sr=8-5&th=1

I see that wireless ones are available for $99.99

https://www.amazon.com/Agrieyes-Wire...1zcF9hdGY&th=1

[Jim_HiTek]

Those magnetic lights are economical but they're just another RV'ing item I'd have to put away or install before, during, and after a trip. Crossing the US is a 5-7 day trip and stops often involve disconnecting the car for area tours. Just seemed like a hassle.

So instead, I went with the Tail Light Wiring Kit for $55. When I first started towing, I installed steering diodes, and tied into the cars lighting system. Turned into a long term chore so with my 2nd toad, went with the linked kit. Much easier, no splicing into the cars lighting system. Just needed a couple holes drilled into the stop/turn signal plastic lighting assembly and stringing the wires to the connector.

Much easier.