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01-19-2013, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 6,401
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I bought a "brake in a box" because I thought I would move it between vehicles. 7 years late I am still using the same tow car. When the unit failed I replaced it with the SMI Stay-in-Play and would never own another "brake in a box" system again.
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Wayne & Roberta
08 Winnebago Destination 39W Gas UFO Workhorse Chassis......It's really weird being the same age as old people. I thought getting old would take much longer.
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01-19-2013, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 967
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Originally Posted by Clifftall
I agree and have been totally satisfied with mine. I think the OP has a diesel and SMI makes Air Force One for them. Flip a switch and go. No hassles of in and out of the car with a heavy piece of equipment or anything else.
Cliff
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Does this brake system move easily from one toad to another?
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Jack & Maggie
04-Rexhall Roseair (37)
Cummins ISC / Spartan
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01-19-2013, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,519
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Originally Posted by gripper
When I switched from using a tow dolly, to towing four-down, I bought a used Brake Buddy, for $450. Installed it myself, as it was very easy to install and have been satisfied with it since. Takes only a few minutes to install it in the toad, when I am ready to go.
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I did exactly this! In fact, I found one cheaper on Craigslist.
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2008 Newmar Dutch Star 4304
2005 HR Navigator 45PBQ - SOLD
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01-19-2013, 05:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 413
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We've used the Blue Ox Patriot braking system since going to 4-down. Never a problem.
Hhg
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01-19-2013, 05:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 246
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Roadmaster Evenbrake.
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2006 FOURWINDS WINDSPORT 36Z 2012 JEEP LIBERTY TOAD
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01-19-2013, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,695
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Roadmaster Invisibrake works well now that it is adjusted properly, and I have 8000 lbs pushing me.
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Dave and Beth
2015 Cornerstone 45J
2020 Ford F-150 Lariat
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01-19-2013, 05:47 PM
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Community Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 53,560
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Originally Posted by Jack1234
Does this brake system move easily from one toad to another?
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Easily yes. If you know how. Otherwise a few hours labor.
Cliff
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01-19-2013, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Posts: 1,742
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I have the RV BRSKE SYSTEM. It's sits on the floor board. It senses you stopping and applies proportional braking with a brake away. Minutes to install and seems to work great. Although. The price is $1k
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01-20-2013, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: North Texas
Posts: 359
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We use a US Gear system. I like it due to the fact that it always uses power braking since it has a vacuum pump that replenishes the vacuum and there is never anything to install each time you hook up.
I installed it myself in our 04 Wrangler, pulled it out when I traded to the 2013 and re-installed it. The coach was prewired so no problem on that end. I have to say that the install isn't the quickest thing I have ever done but the instructions are good and with some simple tools such as a drill, you can do it yourself.
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2011 Winnebago Adventurer 35P
Towing a 2014 Jeep Rubicon 4 Door.
Summers in Silverton, Colorado.
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01-20-2013, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Jose, Ca.
Posts: 1,334
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I guess I'll be the first.
Ready Brake / Ready Brute by night shift auto
Simple to use, simple to install, reasonable price and thousands of trouble free miles of use.
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Rick and Julia
2005 Dolphin 5376, W24, Solid Body Paint, Koni FSD's
Looking for a new toad
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01-20-2013, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 676
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Originally Posted by Old Dude 66
We use a US Gear system. I like it due to the fact that it always uses power braking since it has a vacuum pump that replenishes the vacuum and there is never anything to install each time you hook up.
I installed it myself in our 04 Wrangler, pulled it out when I traded to the 2013 and re-installed it. The coach was prewired so no problem on that end. I have to say that the install isn't the quickest thing I have ever done but the instructions are good and with some simple tools such as a drill, you can do it yourself.
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I agree Dude. However, we are not as handy as you and had it installed for us. But I like the "plug and play" feature. The little lights on the dash let you know it's working and you can adjust the breaking if necessary.
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glenda1908
2013 Tour 42 QD  2011 Ford Flex
19?? Husband/ Capt. Ret USN
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01-20-2013, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Posts: 1,393
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I use the RVI system. It's small, easy to setup and very portable. The only thing that may be a problem is moving the breakaway switch if used.
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2012 Monaco Knight 36 PFT
Towing either a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland or a car in a 20' enclosed car trailer.
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01-20-2013, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 31,486
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Originally Posted by johnmbeard
I like the Roadmaster Brakemaster System,
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John, a couple of questions, and I don't mean to hi-jack the post 
How was the install ? Are you using the Brake -Away option ? 
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2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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01-20-2013, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SW Oregon
Posts: 665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis_K
I use the RVI system. It's small, easy to setup and very portable. The only thing that may be a problem is moving the breakaway switch if used.
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The breakaway box is bolted to the front bumper, correct? I could imagine on some vehicles that may require bumper removal.
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2015 Bay Star 3103, 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
Falcon 2 All terrain tow bar, RVi2 brake, Towmate TM3 wireless lights
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