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12-09-2011, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Fairfield, CA
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Anyone have a BrakeSwitch besides me?
I read about the BrakeSwitch in the FMCA flyer and decided to try it. It ties into the exhaust brake switch, and in the "on" position, it activates the brake switch whenever you hit the brakes. I have had a few instances where I've had to make panic stops and trying to remember to manually turn on the e/b swith, brake and watch the road is a cumbersomne thing to do let alone the few seconds you've lost trying to turn on the e/b switch. So now, my e/b is always "on" but only activated when I hit the brake pedal. It can be turned off also using the original dash switch.
The e/b acts the same as before and will still automatically deactivate below the 8 or 15mph threshold(can't recall which one it is) as it did before. I have really get accustomed to having the e/b help with all my stops and de-cel's. I've come to the point that now when I exit a freeway, I can usually figure out when to hit the brake pedal and let the e/b bring me to the scheduled stop w/o having to use a lot of the service brakes.
I was just curious if anyone else has this item.
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Barry & Sue Miller("extended" RVer's, 6 mos + per/year) combined trips.
04 Journey 39K, C-7, 330 hp, towing: 13 Ford Edge AWD, or 19 GMC Canyon 4WD, ReadyBrake.
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12-09-2011, 12:53 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
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Bob & Sandi, dogs Tasha a Frenchie and Tiki a Skipperkey
SW OREGON 2005 34 foot DolphinLX
If towing: a bright red 2016 Mini Cooper on a tow dolly.
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12-09-2011, 01:03 PM
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Read their web site and that sounds like the way my EB already works. Has been programmed to do so.
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Terry & Alice
2006 Bounder 38L DP
2012 GMC Terrain
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12-09-2011, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
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I've had mine for a year now and it works great. No problems with the instillation and would take it with me if I purchase another coach.
Mike
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12-09-2011, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I've had mine for at least six years with no problems.
Even though my Cat can be reprogrammed to do the same thing, I like the switch better. No trips to the Cat house at $130/hour.
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ernieh
2019 Phaeton 37BH
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12-09-2011, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member
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I rarely use my service brakes above 20 mph. I sold my Kenworth with 1 million miles on the odometer with the original brake pads.
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12-09-2011, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Chicagoland
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I recently installed the "Brakeswitch" on my 2011 DSDP, had it also on my former 05 KSDP. Cheaper then a trip to a dealer to re-program the exhaust or engine brake.
This brings up the question: Why isn't it programed in the Latch mode from the factory? ( FTL or Spartan)?
Siggy D.
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Siggy & Ursula.
2011 Newmar DSDP 4020 , (No DEF, 07 emission),
FTL XCR Chassis , Cummins ISL 400 HP
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12-09-2011, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: New Jersey
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I use my exhaust brake all the time too, I can manipulate it by keeping a very slight pressure on the throttle or let off all together and touch the brake to activate it but the (brakeswitch) sounds like something additional. Please explain. Thanks in addvance!
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John and Vicki,2004 Winne Vectra 350 Cummins, 10k lb Blu Ox tow bar , 04 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd toad
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12-10-2011, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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John, I am not familiar with Cummins exhaust brake setup, only CAT's with the PacBrake, but it sounds like yours may be doing the same thing the BrakeSwitch does. Basically, the dash switch is always on and the BrakeSwitch sidesteps it to allow engagement only when brake pedal is pressed. It will release at 15mph(same as before) and a tap to the accelerator will disengage it.
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Barry & Sue Miller("extended" RVer's, 6 mos + per/year) combined trips.
04 Journey 39K, C-7, 330 hp, towing: 13 Ford Edge AWD, or 19 GMC Canyon 4WD, ReadyBrake.
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12-15-2011, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: New Jersey
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Yes it does sound like my rig is already set up this way doesn't it. Thanks for the answer doorguy much appreciated!
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John and Vicki,2004 Winne Vectra 350 Cummins, 10k lb Blu Ox tow bar , 04 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd toad
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12-17-2011, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: East Texas
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Had the BrakeSwitch for 5 years now and love it. It's on 95% of the time. One of the few exceptions is bumper to bumper freeway traffic.
Craig
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2005 Fleetwood Providence 39J CAT C7 350, MP-8 Power Module
My wife does all the driving - I just hold the wheel...
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12-17-2011, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Mid-Hudson Valley NY, USA
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I installed my brake switch 3 years and it's one of the better mods I have made. Works as advertised.
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Ron & Kathy
2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
2019 Ford F150 Limited 450hp
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12-18-2011, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Fairfield, CA
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I appreciate all the replies, just wanted to know if everyone was as happy with it as I am.
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Barry & Sue Miller("extended" RVer's, 6 mos + per/year) combined trips.
04 Journey 39K, C-7, 330 hp, towing: 13 Ford Edge AWD, or 19 GMC Canyon 4WD, ReadyBrake.
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12-19-2011, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Mine arrived today so now just a matter of getting the time to install it. Going to have to figure out those six little wires.
Safe Travels
Bob
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Bob & Sandi, dogs Tasha a Frenchie and Tiki a Skipperkey
SW OREGON 2005 34 foot DolphinLX
If towing: a bright red 2016 Mini Cooper on a tow dolly.
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