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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 02-11-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,748
Posted By brussam
And an auxiliary brake unit. If not...

And an auxiliary brake unit.

If not illegal, it is immoral to tow a toad that can freewheel if it breaks loose.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 01-24-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,557
Posted By brussam
Apparently is is the law in Arizona and Florida. ...

Apparently is is the law in Arizona and Florida. It really is a good thing, a stretched out 20' hose can have several gallons of fluid sitting in the sun and cooking if the hose is on the ground.
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,782
Posted By brussam
Ditto on getting your RV weighed by wheel after...

Ditto on getting your RV weighed by wheel after it is loaded. You might find you need to move cargo bay stuff around for more even distribution.

For a motorhome, you are going to be pretty close...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,966
Posted By brussam
Spend the money and get an Electrical Management...

Spend the money and get an Electrical Management System (EMS). While an electrical surge can ruin your day, you will encounter high voltage, low voltage, and Ground issues far more often and those...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 11-26-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,748
Posted By brussam
In looking through many state codes I have found...

In looking through many state codes I have found the statement that "a car in tow does not need auxiliary brakes." The context of that statement was in the area of the state codes that cover tow...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 11-26-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,748
Posted By brussam
The states don't say if you have safety cables,...

The states don't say if you have safety cables, you don't need brakes. Any trailer over 3000 lbs, or 1500 lbs in a lot of states, needs break-away brakes. That is why surge brakes are not offered...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,571
Posted By brussam
Not so much a short as an open to Ground. With...

Not so much a short as an open to Ground. With the Ground path open, you become the path when touching the frame (wheel). I would suspect the receptacle you are plugged into.
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 11-26-2015, 02:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,748
Posted By brussam
We use Blue Ox tow bar and adapter plate and a...

We use Blue Ox tow bar and adapter plate and a Blue Ox Apollo brake system (similar to Brake Buddy)
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 11-25-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,748
Posted By brussam
A car in tow is a trailer and few are less than...

A car in tow is a trailer and few are less than 3000 lbs. Trailers require braking systems especially for the event of a break-away. Unlike a lot of trailers which when disconnected will drop to...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-22-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,002
Posted By brussam
https://dmbruss.com/images/FullTimingLifeStyle/Powe...

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Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-22-2015, 01:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,002
Posted By brussam
We have been using a portable Progressive...

We have been using a portable Progressive Industries EMS for 10 years. WE use a cable lock, not because we worry about it being taken, but because the cable takes the strain off of the receptacle. ...
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