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Hey Larry! What is device you use to operate brakes on Amphi as you tow bar it? My new tow vehicle does not want to drag a trailer. . Later Dave the Wave
> If you are interested, Mr. Wave, I'll send you some pictures and
> AutoCad
> files (or graphics of them) of the reinforcing structure and attachment
> points I built. If you recall it is quite unobtrusive when not in-tow
> and
> easy to connect/disconnect w/o tools.
>
> I did all of this in 2001. At the time I chose Tow-v-Aire
> <http://www.tow-v-aire.com/> over the Brake Buddy
> <http://www.brakebuddy.com/> primarily due to cost, but I also did not
> want
> to rely on Amphi's positive ground electrical system. I also know when
> Amphi's brakes are applied because they are tied into the RV's braking
> circuit rather than relying on a pendulum switch. I did slightly modify
> the
> break-away switch circuit (which DOES use Amphi's electrical circuit)
> to
> avoid cross connection and yet still function using the cigarette
> lighter
> socket.
>
> I have the braking pressure adjusted so Amphi's tires will drag on
> dirt/gravel, but still roll when on asphalt.
>
> --Larry
>
> From: Midwest Amphicar [mailto:]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:22 AM
> To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
> Subject: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20405] tow bar
>
> Hey Larry! What is device you use to operate brakes on Amphi as you tow
> bar
> it? My new tow vehicle does not want to drag a trailer.
> <http://www.amphicar770.com/amphicarf...s/biggrin.gif> .
> Later Dave the Wave
>
>
Brake Buddy> If you are interested, Mr. Wave, I'll send you some pictures and
> AutoCad
> files (or graphics of them) of the reinforcing structure and attachment
> points I built. If you recall it is quite unobtrusive when not in-tow
> and
> easy to connect/disconnect w/o tools.
>
> I did all of this in 2001. At the time I chose Tow-v-Aire
> <http://www.tow-v-aire.com/ <http://www.tow-v-aire.com/%3e> > over the
due to cost, but I also did not
<http://www.amphicar770.com/amphicarf...s/biggrin.gif%3e> > .> want
> to rely on Amphi's positive ground electrical system. I also know when
> Amphi's brakes are applied because they are tied into the RV's braking
> circuit rather than relying on a pendulum switch. I did slightly modify
> the
> break-away switch circuit (which DOES use Amphi's electrical circuit)
> to
> avoid cross connection and yet still function using the cigarette
> lighter
> socket.
>
> I have the braking pressure adjusted so Amphi's tires will drag on
> dirt/gravel, but still roll when on asphalt.
>
> --Larry
>
> From: Midwest Amphicar [mailto:]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:22 AM
> To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
> Subject: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20405] tow bar
>
> Hey Larry! What is device you use to operate brakes on Amphi as you tow
> bar
> it? My new tow vehicle does not want to drag a trailer.
> <http://www.amphicar770.com/amphicarf...s/biggrin.gif
> Later Dave the Wave
>
>