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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

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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.

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It would have if I had towed it in. ;)

 

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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.)

 

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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

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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