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Unforgettable
Memories. Amazing Adventures.
Freedom to Go
Power to Stop
Rise
TruFit™ Riser technology quickly and easily positions your Brake Buddy® system for ultimate braking performance
Secure
The first of it's kind, the Quick-Lock™ clevis securely attaches to any shape or size pedal for a truly universal fit
Trust
Each and every Brake Buddy® 3 system comes with an industry leading 5 Year/30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Portable
Brake Buddy® portable braking systems are non-invasive and will not risk voiding your vehicle’s warranty
Select 3™
The ultimate
experience in
portable towing!
Don't miss out!
SELECT 3™
Classic 3™
Be safe and
legal with the
lightest portable
braking system
on the market!
CLASSIC 3™
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ACCESSORIES
Stealth™
Built-in system that
allows for towing a
dinghy or trailer.
Just plug-in and go!
It's that simple!
Whether you’re looking for a portable or built-in braking system, all Brake Buddy® products are designed with ...
YOUR SAFETY IN MIND
WHO WE ARE
Wherever your adventures take you … IT IS OUR PASSION to get you there safely!
Inventor and Leader in Portable Braking
A Tradition of
Innovation
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Brake Buddy® is the inventor and leader in portable towed vehicle braking since 1996. Brake Buddy® started as a very simple mechanical device that allowed you to safely tow a vehicle behind a motorhome, pioneering an industry. Making the RV towing experience safe, simple and hassle-free has been our mission. Our complete product offering encompasses both portable and built-in braking options delivering the greatest experience possible so you can enjoy the adventures and freedom of the open road.
1996
The Original Brake Buddy®
2003
Brake Buddy® Classic™
Patented clevis and advanced terrain sensing
2008
Brake Buddy®
Vantage Select™
Industry’s only one-touch start-up button
2013
Brake Buddy®
Stealth™
The only system that works for towing a dinghy or trailer
Brake Buddy® is the inventor and leader in portable towed vehicle braking since 1996.
Brake Buddy® provides RV’ers with safe, simple and hassle free braking systems. There’s no better choice than Brake Buddy®, the most trusted, easiest to use and best performing towed vehicle braking systems available.
If you have questions about the Brake Buddy® family of braking products, please don't hesitate to email us or call us.
Our technical support specialists are happy to help you and can be reached at (800) 470-2287.
We're as passionate about your safety as you are!
Proven Performance
Brake Buddy® systems have logged over a billion miles of towing and braking experience since its inception in 1996.
Keeps You Safe and Legal
Towing laws vary in every state and province in North America. The use of a Brake Buddy® system will satisfy all four wheels down braking requirements. Also, each system is equipped with a break-away system that brings your towed vehicle to a controlled stop if it ever detaches from your motorhome.
Prevents Excessive Brake and Tow Bar Wear
Each Brake Buddy® system will remove the entire towed vehicle weight off the motor home’s brakes and tow bar and will not void your chassis warranty.
Easiest to Use
Exclusive AutoStart™ feature performs diagnostic system check and cycles the towed vehicle’s brake pedal, preventing the flat-spotting of tires.
Legendary Service
We provide premium consumer and dealer support before, during and after the sale through a dedicated team of support specialists.
Industry’s Best Warranty
We maintain rigorous quality control measures ensuring peak product performance. Each Brake Buddy® system comes with a 5-year, 30-day money back guarantee.
With a Brake Buddy®
Without a Brake Buddy®
ACCIDENT ZONE
Results at 65 mph
*Approximate distances. Actual stopping distance will vary.
WHY Brake Buddy®
THE COMPLETE TOWED VEHICLE SYSTEM! The Brake Buddy® system is a family of smart products specifically designed to get your towed vehicle tow ready
TOWED VEHICLE WIRING KITS
No Cutting, No Splicing!™ Active tail, brake and turn lights on your towed vehicle keeping you safe and the driver behind you informed
ADAPTERS
Plug-In Simple!® flex coil adapters easily connect motorhome to dinghy
RV TOW BRAKE
All Brake Buddy® units mount inside your towed vehicle, providing auxillary braking when you tow
REMOTE CONTROL
Brake Buddy® delivers total control for your braking system, right from the comfort of the driver’s seat
CUTS YOUR STOPPING DISTANCE IN HALF!
Using a Brake Buddy® supplemental braking system can reduce your RV and towed vehicles combined stopping distance up to 50%.
COMMUNITY
See what others are saying about Brake Buddy®
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R. Sutton(North Carolina) This unit has close to 1 million miles on it and has been from Key West to Fairbanks, Alaska, San Diego, Nova Scotia and all across the US many times for many years. R. Funk(Texas) Have had our Brake Buddy since 2003 because it’s the law and we have never been disappointed! We love our Brake Buddy!
Chris N.(Florida) Awesome product! Used Brake Buddy going across country. We did 5000 plus miles and it worked perfectly. Very easy to set up. Very happy with this purchase. John C.(Tennessee) Works well, light weight, easy to install, works on any tow vehicle, good value, well made.
J. Spinks(Pennsylvania) An essential tool for RV’ers. Great device!
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Rick & Lisa
(Kansas)
The Brake Buddy gave us peace of mind while traveling to Alabama, a 1,200 mile journey! It worked flawlessly! Definitely going to recommend Brake Buddy to our RVing friends!
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Brake Buddy® Testimonials
428 Peyton Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801-1157
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Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
428 Peyton Street, P.O. Box 1157
Emporia, Kansas 66801-1157
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