No other product on the market today utilizes the towed vehicle’s own power brakes.
That’s why our system is called Unified: It utilizes the power brakes of both vehicles.
This exclusive patented feature sets us leagues apart form other available tow brakes.
Just think about this since it has happened at least once to all of us; your 
engine suddenly dies, you push on the brakes and get nothing. That’s
because with the engine not running the power brake booster is no longer able to
get vacuum.. Now consider this; If you install any other tow brake, that’s the kind
of braking you’ll achieve in your towed vehicle because the engine is not running
and they make no provisions for supplying vacuum to the power brake booster. No matter
how hard the other guys push on Dead brake pedal they can’t get much braking.
Our kit includes a 12-volt vacuum pump that mounts in the engine compartment of the towed vehicle. Each time the Unified Tow Brake is activated, a signal is sent to the Power module located in the towed vehicle. The Power Module computer engages the vacuum pump to replenish vacuum to the towed vehicle’s power brake booster. The Power Module also sends a modulated signal to the supplied Electronic Solenoid which in hidden under the driver seat of the towed vehicle.
The Solenoid in connected to the brake pedal lever with a push/pull cable that
is hidden underneath the carpet. By modulating the current to the solenoid, we vary
the amount of pull on the pedal to slow the towed vehicle to whatever degree is needed.
This allows the towed vehicle to deliver the same powerful braking performance while
towing that you would get while driving the vehicle.
Other tow brake units on the market today cut into the brake lines or master cylinder
of either the motorhome or the towed vehicle. We feel this approach is not only frightening,
but causes some real safety concerns. We therefore 
deigned
our unit to steer clear of tampering with either vehicle’s brakes.
Any time the brake lines are cut, the potential is there for air to get in to
the lines and causing the brakes to fail. In addition, we did not want the installation
to void the manufactures warranty. So, after 
months of talking with hundreds of motorhome
owner’s ad listening to their feedback, we have incorporated all of the features
they’ve been demanding. Our Unified Tow Brake monitors and adjusts for both road
conditions and terrain, all by itself from the motorhome’s cockpit. The computer
software is the key and here’s how it works….
We incorporated the latest technology in the design utilizing a remote control unit
in the cockpit of the motorhome. The remote control unit mounts to the transmission
gear shift/selector lever or any other convenient location and houses the computer
"brain", it is wired to the Power Module installed in the towed vehicle.
Under normal operation, the Remote Control progressively modulates the braking effort of the towed vehicle to mirror the braking effort applied to the motorhome’s brakes. This is accomplished by utilization of multiple accelerometers and computer software program. The use of multi-accelerometers allows the controller to sense gravity, eliminating the need for the controller to be perfectly level when installed, never having to adjust level on the fly.
The 
computer
constantly checks for inertia change by sensing the vehicle’s deceleration and constantly
sends a signal, telling the towed vehicle how much braking force to apply. And what’s
more, if the brakes on the motorhome fail there is a manual feature that can help
slow the vehicle down. The driver simply depresses the override thumb-switch lever
and applies brakes to the towed vehicle for brake assistance
We offer the only brake on the market with both proportional and progressive braking.
What does that really mean?
Proportional Braking: When towing, there are two vehicles that have a combined weight
of "X" amount. So the question becomes, how much braking should be accomplished
by the motorhome, and how much should be accomplished by the tow vehicle? You want
it to be in direct proportion to each vehicles’ own weight. Our unit provides proportional
braking via a signal adjustment (or gain) to the towed vehicle brakes from the Remote
Control unit.
Progressive Braking: Sometimes called modulated braking in essence, this means that
when the motorhome brakes are applied, whether hard or soft, a mirror effect occurs
in the braking of the towed vehicle. In other words, the more braking force applied
to the front vehicle, the more force applied to the rear vehicle. The light bar on
the Controller labeled Braking Effort indicates your current level of progressive
braking. Other units only have one pre-determined "average" push on the
pedal for brake assistance. So what happens if you’re in a panic situation, and need
all the braking you can get. We thin that if you’re in an emergency and have to stand
on the rakes, you’d probably prefer the full force of both vehicles’ power brakes
to slow you down. With this unit in a panic situation, you will in fact stop faster
by using both vehicles’ power brakes full force than I you were driving the motorhome
by itself.
Now you understand the importance of installing a tow brake, our design removes
the hassle of re-installing and re-adjusting every time you connect or disconnect
your vehicle from the motorhome? This is just a time consuming and frustrating nuisance.
Plus, all elements of the other tow brake units have cylinder, plates and wires attached
to the brake pedal, littering the drive side floor.
Our advanced design simplifies matter for you. Install the cable, pulley and solenoid
one time, with all elements hidden underneath the carpet and seat. Install 
the Remote
Controller on time on the gear shift/selector lever, or the face of the dash. When
you’re ready to drive your street vehicle, disconnect the umbilical cord. When you’re
ready to tow again, reconnect the umbilical cord. The only time you might want to
disassemble is if you upgrade to a new motorhome or towed vehicle. Not a big deal
our brake assembly can be transferred to any vehicle at any time.
As you know road hazard may be encountered when enjoying the freedom of the road.
There is always a chance that for whatever reason, your towed vehicle could separate
from your motorhome. Other manufactures recognized this hazard as well, and offer
a breakaway feature as an add-on option at an additional cost. We always put safety
first, and so we built into the unit a breakaway feature that is standard with each
kit. It immediately brings the vehicle to a stop should separation occur. There’s
even an audible warning if the umbilical cord disconnects.
Our unified tow brake represents a major advancement in towing technology. This technology
was available for decades to travel trailer and fifth wheel customers now you have
a choice for your class "A & C" motorhomes.
You have a choice, so which would you prefer?
| A tow brake that controls braking by utilizing the vehicle’s own power brakes with tampering with the brake lines. |
or |
A tow brake that cuts into the brake line of you vehicle, causing obvious safety and warranty concerns? |
| A tow brake that not only provides proportional braking, but progressive braking as well. |
or |
A two brake that only provides proportional braking by cutting into your vehicle’s existing already proportionalized brakes and giving only and "average" amount of braking? |
| A tow brake with a patented technologically advanced remote control unit that monitors and adjusts for road conditions and terrain from the motohome’s cockpit. |
or |
A tow brake that simply gives you what you get; be it to much, or too little, too late? |
| A tow brake that activates not only when the motorhome brakes are applied, but manually in the need arises |
or |
A two brake that only works with or without the motorhome brakes, not both? |
| A tow brake with not need for assembly or disassembly after installation. |
or |
A tow brake that must be assembled and disassembled every time you connect or disconnect the towed vehicle from the motorhome? |
| A tow brake that is aesthetically pleasing with all elements hidden under the carpet and seat. |
or |
A tow brake with bulky cylinder plates and wires all over the floorboard? |
| A tow brake that offers a breakaway feature standard with every kit for the same price as other units without a breakaway feature. |
or |
A tow brake that only offers a breakaway feature at an addition cost option? |
A tow brake that comes with both visual and audible warnings if any problem occurs. |
or |
A tow brake that simply does not have the technology for any warning signs? |
In addition to the Unified tow brake and accessories listed here, we also provide an impressive list of automotive after
market products for car, pickup truck, SUV and 4wd repair parts and accessories that
includes rear end covers,
ring and pinion gears, OE clutches
and heavy duty performance clutches, diesel gauge kits,
exhaust brakes, re manufactured
manual transmissions
and both manual
and automatic overhaul kits. Other products we offer for the RV recreational vehicle
market include REMCO drivelinedisconnects,
tow bar and baseplates and
auxiliary overdrive units
to improve vehicle performance and save fuel. We have a complete 4
wheeling drivetrain product line including complete differential
assemblies, limited slip and
other solid locking
positractions. We offer transmission conversion kits including the NV4500 and NV5600 as well as replacement kits for light duty GM and Jeep transmissions.
You may be interested in visiting our Ford and Powerstroke
Diesel page, Dodge
Ram and other Jeep pages for detailed information.
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