BrakeBuddy FAQ's

Why do I need a BrakeBuddy braking system?

Is there any electrical or mechanical connection to the motor home?

Will this system ride the brakes down steep grades?

Will the BrakeBuddy wear down my battery?

My towed vehicle is not running. Will the BrakeBuddy still have the power to operate the brakes with no vacuum assist?

Is the BrakeBuddy a proportional system?

Is the BrakeBuddy easily transferable between most vehicles?

How does the BrakeBuddy interact with my anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

Since this is an inertia-activated system, will I get any unwanted braking on bumpy roads?

Why do I need a BrakeBuddy braking system?

As the Motor home Industry continues to grow, there are many people deciding to tow vehicles. The weight of the towed vehicle easily becomes "dead weight" and will push as you try to slow or stop. In many cases, the towed vehicle can put so much stress on the motor coach's brakes that they may fade or completely fail. A towed vehicle will also greatly increase the the distance it takes you to stop. The BrakeBuddy will take the entire weight of the towed vehicle off the motor coach's overburdened brakes. With towing laws now enforced throughout the U.S. and Canada, don't get caught without the BrakeBuddy.
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Is there any electrical or mechanical connection to the motor home?

No. The BrakeBuddy is completely self-contained. It is an electric/pneumatic system that plugs into the cigarette lighter of the towed vehicle to power the internal compressor. The BrakeBuddy uses a solid state inertia device to activate the air cylinder pushing directly on the brake pedal of the towed vehicle.
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Will this system ride the brakes down steep grades?

No. The BrakeBuddy will apply the brakes in the towed vehicle only when you apply the brakes in the motor coach. Downshifting or using exhaust brakes will not affect this system.
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Will the BrakeBuddy wear down my battery?

You may tow up to 4 days without having to worry about the battery in the towed vehicle, depending on the driving terrain and traffic situations.
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My towed vehicle is not running. will the BrakeBuddy still have the power to operate the brakes without vacuum assist?

Yes, the BrakeBuddy is specifically designed to work with the towed vehicle not running. Because your towed vehicle is much lighter than your motor home, moderate braking pressure is sufficient to stop the towed vehicle. Even without vacuum assist, the BrakeBuddy easily slows your towed vehicle quicker than your motor home.
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Is the BrakeBuddy a proportional system?

The BrakeBuddy is designed for on/off applications taking the entire weight of the towed vehicle off your motor home every time it activates. This gives you a smooth braking feeling at any speed, and greatly improves your stopping capabilities. The BrakeBuddy absolutely will not wear the brakes anymore than normal usage.
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Is the BrakeBuddy easily transferable between most vehicles?

Yes, positively. The BrakeBuddy is small, lightweight, and fully adjustable to accommodate the different needs of each towed vehicle - large or small. This system can be installed in minutes and taken out in the same time, making it fast and easy to use for anyone.
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How does the BrakeBuddy interact with my anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

The ABS is an electrical feature that is not functioning when you are towing the vehicle because the engine will not be running.
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Since this is an inertia-activated system, will I get any unwanted braking on bumpy roads?

The BrakeBuddy uses the highest technology currently available for its application. We have installed a surge suppressor inside the BrakeBuddy so the BrakeBuddy will not engage unnecessarily on bumpy roads, bridges or railroad tracks.
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