4DogsRV said:
I would like to get some feedback from others who have tried out the various systems.
This one has been discussed a bunch over the years - and has become one of those, "mine is better than yours" discussions. I just did a forum search using keywords, "which toad braking" - and received 90 hits. So in addition to what will be posted here for you, there are many opinions that you can ponder with those search results.
The details of why I chose US Gear are covered in the opening pages of their website. Notice the cockpit controls. I can tell if the brakes are applied, how much is being applied, or turn them off -- and if necessary floor board the toad power brakes manually in case of MH brake failure or fade. While driving around an RV park, for example, I don't need them so turn them off. BTW, it uses the power assist braking of the toad vs. having to press the dead pedal otherwise as a system like Brake Buddy must dol
http://www.usgear.cc/unified_tow_brake.htm
Also note that Monaco, Freightliner, Workhorse and Winnebago on all Class A MH's pre-wire for US Gear braking.
The downside "is" that it must be installed in both the MH and Toad - and reinstalled if moved. However, once installed, I just connect the brakeaway cable. The US Gear system is part of the cable I use to connect the toad lights anyway. So it's that simple. Then a simple press of the MH brake pedal verifies from the cockpit is connected OK and the gain being applied.