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JohnnyBuckI · 03-12-2019, 09:35 AM

We have owned a 2015 Newmar Ventana 4002 for a little over a year. We tow a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with Blue Ox tow bar and baseplate. Currently using a Brake Buddy Vantage Select my son gave me when he sold his Class C (no longer RVing). It is about 3 years old and nothing wrong with it.

We will start our Full Time adventure in about a month (retired in January) and I am considering going with an installed braking system. Just getting a little tired of the setup on that unit and the space it takes in the car and when stored. Also, DW is concerned as she is not comfortable with setting it up (drives the motorhome 60%+ of the time, so that is not an issue). I like the idea of just hooking up and taking off (after setting transfer case, etc.).

I see several systems out there - Air Force One, IntelliBrake seem most popular. My Jeep dealer will do the install (don't sell them).

I have the 7-pin umbilical with the baseplate. Anything else needed for either one?

Pros/cons of each?

Thanks all for your help in advance!

BigSkyBob · 03-12-2019, 09:51 AM

I've been using the M&G brake system for coming up on 11 years and it's been flawless. Not sure if your coach has an air system but if it does this is certainly a viable option. I can hook up my system in 5 seconds and never look back. I don't have the M&G breakaway system but it is available. There are other systems that are probably as good, but I like the convenience of not having to install a box on the floor or taking 10 or 15 minutes hooking up a system and making sure it's properly adjusted.

u04601 · 03-12-2019, 09:56 AM

I use the ReadyBrute Elite to tow my 4 door Wrangler. Once initial installation and adjustment has been completed, connecting to RV takes a couple of minutes. Once connected to your tow points (plate) you connect two wire brake cables, the safety cables, and your lights and you are done. We have been very happy. Towed about 11,000 miles so far.

**Lt Dan** · 03-12-2019, 12:04 PM

I'll ditto Bob's comments. I also have the M&G system, but I do have the breakaway with it. Hookup is extremely simple with the breakaway cable and air line. It's a little more to install and requires moving the ABS motor out of the way, but once it's installed there is no maintenance or extras. There is an air cylinder which goes between the brake booster and the master cylinder. In addition to the breakaway, I added an air pressure switch which activates a red LED on the dash any time the brake is activated. M&G also makes their new 2.0 which uses an air cylinder to pull the brake pedal which is an option on vehicles that don't want the original cylinder.

Crasher · 03-12-2019, 12:10 PM

M&G for me too. It's simple, progressive, easy to hookup and it works great.

Carlos Marti · 03-12-2019, 04:10 PM

Air Force One. Hook up the air hose and the break-away cable and you're off.

cwit · 03-12-2019, 04:15 PM

I have the ready brute elite for my 04 wrangler tj. Great system. I use this towbare with the air force 1 on my wife’s 2014 Cherokee Trailhawk. I really need to tow more to see if I like it. The air force 1 is all right it is every thing else I have to do to get the trailhawk ready.

Bigd9 · 03-12-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crasher

M&G for me too. It's simple, progressive, easy to hookup and it works great.

Snap in a 1/4 inch air line, and a small breakaway cable and you are done.

txcpl · 03-13-2019, 03:35 AM

We use the M&G braking system and breakaway system with our CRV. The only thing I have to hookup is the airline from the coach. A great system. There are other good systems available, just do your homework.