Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > MOTORHOME FORUMS > Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-23-2011, 04:40 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Donlock's Avatar
 
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Clinton On
Posts: 205
RVI Brake System

Seems like a good system ,does anyone have a price on it.
If not to high a price I would like to buy,and sell my new Patriot system.
Don
__________________
2013 Georgetown 335 DS
2016 Ford Focus SE
Donlock is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 04-25-2011, 01:00 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
azloafer's Avatar
 
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,170
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donlock View Post
Seems like a good system ,does anyone have a price on it.
If not to high a price I would like to buy,and sell my new Patriot system.
Don
I found this piece:

"We apologize for our website and it should be fully functional soon. This is a brand new braking system and will be available for delivery the end of April. It will retail for $1250.00 but now has an introductory price of $995.00 through the end of April. Please all with any questions to 800-815-2159. Thanks


Dankomanufacturing "
__________________
2008 Itasca Latitude 39W. Cummins ISB 6.7 Turbo 340HP. Allison 6 Speed. Freightliner XCS. Michelin XRV 255/80R 22.5 LRG. SuperSteer MCU. Safe-T-Plus.
azloafer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2011, 06:50 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Davie, Florida
Posts: 731
Hi Donlock:
This is the first I have ever heard of that manufacturer. It raises a question. Why would you discard a new Patriot braking system for something that has no reputation for reliability or working web site for that matter? I'm in the market for a new braking system and the Patriot was on my short list along with US Gear, and SMI products.
__________________
Denis, Ruth and Gracie
the K-9 Dashboard Ornament
2007 Newmar Baystar 3202
D in Davie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2011, 08:17 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Donlock's Avatar
 
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Clinton On
Posts: 205
RVI Brake

Had Issues with Patriot this is the second unit, Error messages and runs
battery down on toad.
This winter on the way south it locked all 4 wheels up on toad ,it said
breakaway disconected and it never did, had to disconect everything and carry on to Florida, and came home without it connected as I didn't trust it.
They asked me to call them and I tried always out so left my number and they never called me Back. So next trip out I might give another try and see what happens .
I was wondering if I need some sort block so it pushes
against it instead of the soft seat maybe it moves around to much?

I bought a toad charge system and that cured the dead battery and I always carry a booster pack. Its a lot money to pay out I thought I was
getting a state of the art system not a bunch of issues.
There are others that have had issues to and some that have not
so roll the dice.
Don
PS blue ox makes excellent products I have the bar and baseplates
__________________
2013 Georgetown 335 DS
2016 Ford Focus SE
Donlock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-04-2011, 09:51 AM   #5
Junior Member
 
CarlLent's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Huntington Beach,CA
Posts: 16
RVI BRake System

Has anybody purchase this unit and have you recevied it yet? Also do you like it and does it work well.
__________________
2005 Voyage 33V Workhorse

2011 Honda CRV
CarlLent is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 05:31 PM   #6
Member
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 55
I ordered one of these back in April at the inductory rate of $995. To date, nothing received. I've called them and they state they are having problems with receiving parts from vendors. I didn't pay for it yet, thank God! Am going to need it starting in mid August so I'm almost down to the wire. Anyone receive one of these yet ??
__________________
Former motorhome owners
Joe & Bonnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 07:34 PM   #7
Member
 
JohnH59's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 67
I emailed them and they told me they were having manufacturing issues. They said they should be shipping by mid July. They didn't offer me an 'introductory' price. :( I haven't ordered one yet.

John and Leslie
'97 American Dream
__________________
-------
John & Leslie
'97 American Dream
JohnH59 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2011, 12:21 PM   #8
Community Administrator
 
JohnRR's Avatar


 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,822
From an email today they are looking at a two week shipping time frame and in September same day shipping.

I'd sure like to hear what others have to say about using it but how can they if they can't get them
__________________
John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
08 14 Lincoln MKX AWD 06 Lincoln Mark LT 4X4, 2020 Lincoln Corsair
See My Pace Arrow Upgrades
JohnRR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2011, 08:39 AM   #9
Member
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 55
When I talked to them last week, they said they had their problems with the circuit board manufacturer resolved and they would start shipping by the end of this week.
We'll see.
__________________
Former motorhome owners
Joe & Bonnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2011, 02:18 PM   #10
Member
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 55
Got a UPS tracking number today. Should be here tomorrow. Will update with status when I get a in-depth look at it.
__________________
Former motorhome owners
Joe & Bonnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2011, 07:52 PM   #11
Community Administrator
 
JohnRR's Avatar


 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,822
Thank you, I will admit I'm kind of surprised.
__________________
John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
08 14 Lincoln MKX AWD 06 Lincoln Mark LT 4X4, 2020 Lincoln Corsair
See My Pace Arrow Upgrades
JohnRR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2011, 07:24 PM   #12
Member
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 55
Received my RVi Brake today. Package consisted of the brake unit, a breakaway switch assembly, a remote wireless controller/monitor, and a plate to put in the car if you don't have a seat riser. My Saturn Aura has a partial riser, a preliminary fit suggests that it'll work but I have to look at it closer tomorrow. Amazing how small the unit is and lightweight too (10lb). Instructions are not glitzy or high tech but adequate.
The remote monitor is kinda cute in that the cigarette lighter is also the stalk that the monitor is mounted to. Don't have to set up a separate mounting point for the monitor itself.
Breakaway switch is the only item needing real installation.
__________________
Former motorhome owners
Joe & Bonnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-03-2011, 07:14 PM   #13
Member
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 55
Update on my RVi Brake system:

Got it installed without any problems. My Saturn doesn't have a real good seat pan for the unit to bear against so I had to install the supplied stop plate to the floor. Rest was pretty simple. I'm still amazed how small and low profile the unit is.

I did the initial test tow using my truck instead the coach. The unit worked great. I could see it progressively braking when I braked the truck. There is a Test Brake button on the monitor that applies the toad brakes for two seconds while you coast so you can feel the drag when the unit activates the brakes.

Am currently on the road and so far the unit is working as advertised.
__________________
Former motorhome owners
Joe & Bonnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-03-2011, 09:01 PM   #14
Community Administrator
 
JohnRR's Avatar


 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,822
Thank you again for the update.
__________________
John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
08 14 Lincoln MKX AWD 06 Lincoln Mark LT 4X4, 2020 Lincoln Corsair
See My Pace Arrow Upgrades
JohnRR is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Compatibility?? '07 - '11 Honda CRV EX-L and M&G Brake System wddogger Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 1 02-28-2011 06:29 AM
Brake Smart System: Part II - Towing Test Warpath Gear and Product Discussions 19 06-18-2010 03:57 PM
72vw bug brake system? rvmike Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 5 06-10-2010 07:57 PM
Help to ID tow brake system photoadjuster Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 4 05-22-2009 09:34 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:40 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.