noteven Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Not sure if this be the right forum to ask - I’m interested in flat towing my Dodge 3500 manual trans 4x4 pickup. It is a diesel. Scouting for info on brake actuator systems etc. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 I like the Invisibrake system. It is always in the vehicle and once installed, takes no intervention from you to make it work. I have it in my Jeep and have been very happy with it. 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 I used a Brake Buddy for years with great results. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thanks Kirk. Chad - does that system come on automatically at the entrance to a certain craft brewery ? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 It would have if I had towed it in. 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 If buying a new toad brake assist today, and being pulled behind a DP, I'd go with the Air Force One. Our US Gear, has served us well since 2007, but new ones are hard to locate now a days. (Bought a spare unit off a fell Escapee a few years back, because the brains can sometimes go out, and at the price I got it at - good to have some extra parts:)!) Be sure you get a heavy duty enough Tow Bar system. Was helping a gent (Arm in a sling) hook up his F250 4X4 behind his coach, and noticed he had only a 5K Lbs capacity Stirling. When I pointed out to them, he said he did not realize they came in different size capacity ranges. That the Stirling had come on the coach when he bought it about three months ago. He had a shell on the truck, and lots of gear/weight in the bed of that truck. Suggested he call the manufacturer and discuss his load, and see what they thought. (I knew already, he was over weight, and this was an accident potential waiting to happen.) Best of luck to you, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 As a towed the truck and Alaskan camper weigh 9900lbs. I forgot to mention I would be towing behind an air brake truck and electric brake trailer. Brake Buddy - I will have to check with them how they think it will function with my configuration. 2 electric brake towed units sharing input from the locomotive... Invisibrake is not recommended for Dodge 3500. Air Foce 1 looks promising. I can supply it with brake application air right off the trailer brake system on the KW. Thanks "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcoll01 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Why not Ready Brute tow bar/brakes. I love that system towing my Wrangler. Nothing electronic to mess up and the braking works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 Check out the M&G braking system, once installed and calibrated, it is permanent. The only item to hook up is the air line to your air-braked truck. You might want to do more research, that doubles combination is not legal in some states. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 16 hours ago, jpcoll01 said: Why not Ready Brute tow bar/brakes. I love that system towing my Wrangler. Nothing electronic to mess up and the braking works great. My possible toad weighs 10,000lbs - capacity stated is 8000lbs. Nice simple tech. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 10 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Check out the M&G braking system, once installed and calibrated, it is permanent. The only item to hook up is the air line to your air-braked truck. You might want to do more research, that doubles combination is not legal in some states. Dodge 2500/3500 diesels are a no go in their compatibility list. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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