Portsmouth, NH | September 8, 2015 – Briks Group LLC is launching a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign on September 8, to bring to market TowGo™, the patented aftermarket trailer backup assistant. Their device enables drivers to flawlessly back up their trailers while eliminating the guesswork, frustration and embarrassment, helping ANY driver save time, enjoy outdoor activities and avoid costly accidents.
Towing traditionally has been a major source of stress for truck owners, especially in reverse. Millions of campers and fishermen have horror stories about trying to back up a trailer or a boat. Most instructions suggest using “the buddy system” by having someone outside of the vehicle to help direct you. Those who drive alone would have to evaluate the surroundings and move slowly, constantly worrying about not getting into the right spot or even worse, hitting another object. As a result, many people avoid the whole experience.
TowGo™ is a new technology for solving the problem. The system consists of two discreet sensors placed on a hitch and a steering wheel, and a free App for a smartphone or tablet.
It continuously measures the hitch angle of a trailer and the steering of the vehicle to calculate where the vehicle and trailer will become lined up. The mobile device’s screen shows the trailer’s cur-rent location and where it will end up based on different positions of the steering wheel. It also warns a driver about possible jackknifing. All the driver has to do is turn the steering wheel until a “where it will end up” picture on the screen shows a desired resulting position for the trailer.
The hitch sensor’s electronics are sealed inside the surrounding plate and safe to use even in salt water. The steering sensor is custom molded and hinged to fit different size steering wheels. The system’s parts communicate wirelessly, using Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (BLE).
“This product will hugely improve the quality of vacations for many families and make towing a less intimidating experience. In fact, one of our tag lines is that TowGo may help save marriages because of the bickering we have seen between couples at the boat ramps!” said Britta Shepard, the CEO of Briks Group. “Our product finally takes the guesswork out of which way and how much to turn the wheel, it’s discreet, and it’s easy to install so you can get on with your day.”
Car technology has been a hot topic in 2015. Major car manufacturers introduce fancy gadgets inside of their new models. Pictures of self driving autos are featured on the first pages of the media. At the same time, these innovations are beyond the reach of the majority of the population.
TowGo™ offers an affordable solution which anyone can use on their existing cars and trailers. The early Kickstarter backers have a limited time opportunity to pre-order the system starting at $199.
According to the National Safety Council, 25% of car accidents occurs while the vehicle is operating in reverse. “Backing” accidents cause an estimated 500 deaths and 15,000 injuries each year. TowGo™ increases safety for everybody.
To learn more about the crowdfunding campaign, visit the project’s page on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com. The company’s website: www.towgo.com
Tell Your Trailer Where to Go!™
Contact Information
Briks Group
Email: brittashepard@towgo.com
Phone: 617-733-4307
Company Address: P.O.Box 863, North Hampton, NH 03862
