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12-02-2013, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Joliet, Illinois
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Toad braking system
I am looking for opinions on toad braking systems, such as reliability, costs ect. thanks in advance.
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12-02-2013, 11:10 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Texas
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Ah, opinions! Those are easy.
For several years we had a RoadMaster BrakePro (like their current EvenBrake), one of those "pumpkin on the driver's floorboard" things. Used it on a Scion xA, then on a Mini Cooper . . . not a great fan because of the need to schlep it around, in and out, etc. Not very sophisticated braking, either, since it wasn't tied into the vacuum-assist braking function of those vehicles. Was more of a "hit the skids" kind of machine.
Now we have a RoadMaster InvisiBrake . . . SO nice! No more schlepping since it is mounted permanently. Sweet braking, too, since it is tied into the toad's vacuum-assist. Toad always brakes smoothly, whenever the brake is pressed on the motorhome. Truly proportional, too.
Downside? Well, more expensive initially. And if we decide on a different toad, will have to go thru the unwire-rewrite process. Overall worth it though.
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12-02-2013, 11:17 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Pueblo, CO
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Here goes......... Another opinion 
I like the Ready Brake. It's cheap, simple, and easy to use. The weight of the toad may have to influence your decision. I tow a light vehicle and the Ready Brake works fine for me.
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12-02-2013, 11:36 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Signal Hill, California
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I'm very happy with Air-Force One installed for use with the Mini Cooper. deSanford
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12-02-2013, 01:04 PM
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Location: ARKANSAS
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Master cylinder system my opinion only way to go if you have air just a little pricey 
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12-02-2013, 07:22 PM
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Location: Maryville, TN (Homebase)
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I love my Air Force One on my CR-V. So easy to hook-up, just plug in the air line and put brake LED on dash.
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12-08-2013, 12:57 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeeTheUSA
Now we have a RoadMaster InvisiBrake . . . SO nice! No more schlepping since it is mounted permanently. Sweet braking, too, since it is tied into the toad's vacuum-assist. Toad always brakes smoothly, whenever the brake is pressed on the motorhome. Truly proportional, too.
Downside? Well, more expensive initially. And if we decide on a different toad, will have to go thru the unwire-rewrite process. Overall worth it though.
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I love my InvisiBrake on my Jeep Liberty. Didn't want to have to deal with anything. Haven't had any issues at all. Did my homework for weeks before having it installed by a professional. For me it's been worth the cost.
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12-12-2013, 09:45 AM
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American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SW Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spectrum581
I am looking for opinions on toad braking systems, such as reliability, costs ect. thanks in advance.
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As countless amounts of forum threads will attest to, it's READYBRAKE hands down. When someone does come up with one that claims to match it's effectiveness, you find that it's complicated and has a high cost. Complicated can also mean that you can't install it yourself during lunch, so..... 
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12-12-2013, 04:45 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Add me to the list of happy ReadyBrute Elite owners! Simple, safe, and inexpensive, what more needs to be said? 
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12-13-2013, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Texas
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One more vote for Air Force One if you have air brakes.
Good luck and safe travels!
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2001 Holiday Rambler Imperial 41ft PBD 370hp ISL AF1 braking system
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12-13-2013, 07:55 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
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Air Force One with Jeep Wrangler, easy to use! Wouldn't have any other!
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12-13-2013, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
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2011 Wrangler braking system
Quote:
Originally Posted by spectrum581
I am looking for opinions on toad braking systems, such as reliability, costs ect. thanks in advance.
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This is what I installed on my Jepp Wrangler M & G Engineering - Car Braking Systems: Home Page and just love it. Just another option if they make one for your auto.
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12-13-2013, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by palehorse89
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X2 ON THIS SET UP BY FAR I THINK BEST SET UP THERE IS CHEAPER BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
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12-14-2013, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, MS
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Another vote for the ReadyBrake! It's simple to install, very easy to use, not much to go wrong, and MUCH less cost than anything else out there that I know about!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless! 
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