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Old 06-03-2019, 10:02 AM   #1
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Changed from 5th Wheel to Class C used 2008 Jayco Melbourne 26A
Questions - towing a 2014 Ford Edge
Should a Braking System be installed? Recommendations on system ?
Should a Tow Vehicle Charging System be installed? Recommendations ?
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Old 06-03-2019, 05:53 PM   #2
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Check to see how much your Edge weighs and check state laws where you will be towing. Brake Buddy is a popular one and here is a link to the state laws.


Towing Laws | Brake Buddy®
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Changed from 5th Wheel to Class C used 2008 Jayco Melbourne 26A
Questions - towing a 2014 Ford Edge
Should a Braking System be installed? Recommendations on system ?
Should a Tow Vehicle Charging System be installed? Recommendations ?
Thank you,
DB
Yes to both, especially the Aux Braking system.

Your 7 pin should already have a "hot" lead so adding a connection to your TOAD is easy.
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