Towed vehicle braking systems apply your dinghy's brakes automatically when you slow your motorhome, reducing stopping distances and wear on your coach's brakes. When you're pushing 5,000+ pounds of towed vehicle, relying solely on the motorhome's brakes creates dangerous stopping situations and premature brake wear. Supplemental braking systems—from portable units to permanently installed setups—activate your dinghy's brake pedal proportionally as you slow down.

What to Know Before You Buy

• Portable systems (like the BrakeBuddy or Patriot) move between vehicles; permanent installations stay with one car.
• Proportional systems brake harder when you brake harder; sensitivity-adjustable systems let you set a consistent brake force.
• Most states require supplemental braking when the towed vehicle exceeds a certain weight (typically 1,500-3,000 lbs).
• Systems need breakaway functionality—if the tow bar disconnects, the dinghy brakes apply automatically.

Comparing supplemental braking options? We can explain the differences between portable, permanent, and direct-connect systems for your situation.

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