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Any trailer or toad electric braking system needs a source of power to activate the brakes in case of a breakaway. Obviously, this battery needs to be charged before starting to tow. It is my impression that trailers use the “house batteries” to power the breakaway function, so trailer owners...

I recently tested my toad auxiliary braking system, a Blue Ox Patriot, in our toad. After setting it up I activated it with the wireless remote controller, then returned it to its normal position. Then I pulled the plunger out of the breakaway switch to test the breakaway. To my dismay, nothing...

I am looking at a 2018 Equinox LT with 1.5L FWD., it has 28,000 miles on it and the price is right. It is used and already set up to be flat towed. Does anyone have this vehicle, do you like it, is it easy to hook up and disconnect, does flat towing void the warranty? Would my Sprinter tow it...

I am getting ready to have my tow bar setup installed on the Jeep GC. Wanting to hear from others what they use for the brake system. Shop suggested a portable brake that you setup on the brake each time to tow. I am leaning towards a more permanent setup. I have no clue what I want so would...

The shop wants to install this as part of my towing setup. Does anyone use this for a brake setup? I have a week or so to make up my mind. Looking for some feedback from any owners of this brake system. Any experiences good or bad would be appreciated. https://www.etrailer.com/p-RM-9400.html

People could have been killed had things been a little different. We were driving our motorhome towing our car north on I-95 just above the Georgia / Florida border when we heard a bang. Checked my side mirrors and saw nothing, glanced in the rear camera and saw damage to the front of our...

Just throwing out the age old question as to what length of motorhome decides when you TRULY don’t need a toad to enjoy your travelling and sightseeing? Now, no fighting boys and girls. :D Cuz there’s no right or wrong here.

What happens when you use the engine brake while towing a car or truck. I’m told you shouldn’t back when towing a vehicle. Can the tow vehicle put too much pressure on the hitch?

Hello friends, after a decade of service the time is approaching to retire the Hyundai Sonata that we pull behind our Sunseeker 3011DS. It looks like the new Ford Escape PHEV, due out this spring, will suit our needs. Being FWD, the two wheel dolly should work fine - but I want to ensure that...

I tow with a dolly and was thinking that, for extra safety, it might be good to have lights on the toad that work with the dolly lights. Those dolly lights make you legal, but I think people are more used to seeing the lights on a vehicle activate. Does anyone have this concern? And what was...

What tow system do you recommend for flat towing a Dodge Dakota 4x4?

Anyone have experience flat towing a 2000 Dodge Dakota 4X4?

Am considering a Honda CRV for Toad behind our 24 R. I have seen articles saying there is a process you can use to make the automatic flat towable. Anyone that has info on this would be appreciated. Dogpa

Hello friends, I am in the market for a new small SUV that has the GVW less than 5000 lbs for towing behind my Georgetown. I am thinking of the 2019 or 2020 Honda Pilot and the Ford Expedition. Does anyone know that if these vehicles may be able to be toad with 4-flat? If you know where I...

We own a 2011 Georgetown and we’re lucky enough to find a 2015 Jeep Cherokee already setup for towing. Our only problem is that the Jeep/toad brake and turn signal lights are so dim they can barely be seen in the daylight. My attempts at solving this problem started with measuring the voltages...

I'm getting ready for a winter trip and will need a toad so I just got the set up done . I need to drive a little and make sure its working well. But its cold and rainy here in Iowa so maybe tomorrow.Blue Ox baseplate and Alpha tow bar with brakes by Patriot 3. It appears to be quality...

If flat towing a new car with a digital odometer, does it recognize the mileage towed?

A friend of mine was towing his 2013 Honda CRV and the cable came out of his auxiliary brake system and applied 40% braking on the toad. He didn't notice until he got to the next campground which was 43 miles. The brakes overheated to the point that EVERYTHING had to be replaced, pads, rotors...

I have had our Isata 3 for almost 2 years now(it has been great!) and looking for a vehicle to tow. The choice in toads seems to be getting smaller each year and ones light enough for the MB chassis even less. Ideally would like a Wrangler but the 2 door just doesn't seem to have enough room...

Can I tow a 5,000 lb Jeep Grand Cherokee with my Isata 3? If so, what tow system is recommended?

I know there are variables, however, can anyone be so kind as to give me an estimate of the Toad vehicle weight I could be looking at for a 2020 Sunseeker 2440DS? Dry Sunseeker. Thank you for your help.

Has anybody looked into this possibility? I am sure it is not listed as such in an owner's manual but I have read of owners toad being a 60's Ford with standards shift being towed 4 down. Was wondering if a Mustang could be used

We are shopping to move up to Class A from Class C. Size, comfort-level and cost have us looking seriously at the GT5 31L5. We have to be able to tow our Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, so available weight for towing is a concern. If I'm reading the information correctly, we'll have 5,500 lbs...

I have ordered an Isata 5 30FW and have a GMC Canyon that will be my toad. Looking for recommendations on a tow bar and brake setup. Thanks in advance for your help.

The wife and I are having a disagreement about toading. (I think that I just invented a new word!) We are now both retired. I want to invest in a toad and towing system. She's convinced that it will be cheaper to rent a vehicle once we get to a campground. I'm pretty sure that I'm correct but I...