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Although the information is dated it is certainly not stale and sheds a lot of light on the various systems. But based on the world of 2010 what is best in readers opinions ? I have a 2008 American Eagle 42F Motorcoach and I want to tow a 2004 Acura MDX. I am a newbie so forgive me for any apparent rookie type stuff :>) I use engine brakes a lot for slowing both in city and on the highway (in traffic and on grades). I want something that will slow the Dingy when I use the engine to slow things down. I do not always step on the brakes to slow down if it is just adjustments.
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Dragonrover401
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Your missing a new tow brake company called D-Brake. I use there system and I feel they should be on this list too.
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pulsar
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Dragonrover401,
You might notice that the original post was made in 2004 and last updated in 2006. Although I would like to bring it up-to-date, I don't have the time I had then. And, strangely enough, companies haven't been as willing to work with me. Before including a system, I talked to an officer or engineer at each company. A year or so ago, I called two of the companies, who have new systems and had previously worked with me. I could not get past the "sells" person that answered the phone.
Whether or not the material in the post is still of value is up to the members.
Tom
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greilandiii
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I have owned 5 motorhomes over the last 30 years and over that time tried several different braking systems. I had a Brake Buddy, SMI, Ready Brake and others. All worked fairly well but the frustration of hooking up the "in the floor" models always kept me looking. About three years ago I saw a coach with a small coiled air hose attached to the coach and stopped to ask. It was the M&G brake system. It was simple with no hooking up to the brake pedal and no cables but only an air hose connection from coach to the towad vehicle. It is so simple. I installed it myself in about 2 hours plus an hour for the break-away kit. I am sold and will never use anything else. It always works and you never have to do anything but hook or unhook the quick coupling on the air hose. It is the best I have ever used. After 3 years I have had no brake problems on the Suburban I pull. Can't say that about some others.
Now the last time I did a post I was berated from others thinking I had some interest in selling the products. I do not. I am in the advertising business and own a 45 ft Monaco Signature. So to the guys that jumped on me last time..... give me a break.
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borntocruise53
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pulsar wrote:Dragonrover401,
You might notice that the original post was made in 2004 and last updated in 2006. Although I would like to bring it up-to-date, I don't have the time I had then. And, strangely enough, companies haven't been as willing to work with me. Before including a system, I talked to an officer or engineer at each company. A year or so ago, I called two of the companies, who have new systems and had previously worked with me. I could not get past the "sells" person that answered the phone.
Whether or not the material in the post is still of value is up to the members.
Tom
In my opinion, if this article is stuck to the top of the towing section, then it should be updated on an annual/ semiannual basis. I know it is work and these companies may not be the easiest to deal with, but supplying people with old info may not be the most helpful if they are just starting to look for a system. Otherwise it may just be time to unstick the post. I know that
1) blue ox no longer has the Apollo system. They now have the patriot brake (which i do have) http://www.blueox.us/Brakes/patriot.htm
2) brake buddy now has a boost series to work with hybrids
http://www.brakebuddy.com/Products/BrakeBuddy-Vantage-Select-Boost
3) the original creators of the brake buddy have come out with a new compact design http://www.rvibrake.com
4) even more new systems have entered the market http://dbrake.com/pro-tow-brake.php
as well as many other that I have noticed at shows. (when I was at the FMCA show in Perry Georgia there must have been at least 8 different companies there)
I understand this is not a high priority issue, but just remember that sometimes misinformation can be worse than no information.
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Off Pavement
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Another entry to consider is the InvisiBrake by Roadmaster. It's install was a painful and slightly bloody affair for this DIYer (getting old I guess). It took me the better part of two days, much of it spent contorted under the dash (I admit I'm slow), but the ease of use and performance after install are its selling points.
Link to owners manual .pdf... Invisibrake 8700 Owners Manual
Disclaimer... I have no financial interest in this product. I selected and purchased it based on my research for a braking system and my requirements. Presented as my opinion only, your results may vary.
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I also have the InvisiBrake, I think its great. I had Camping World install it along with the hitch and everything I needed to tow my 2010 CRV with. I did install a toggle cut off switch for my radio even though the InvisiBrake trickle charges your battery while driving. Its mounted under the rear of the drivers seat and is out of the way, nothing to connect,take out or put in when I want to hook it up to my 2011 42' diesel pusher I tow with, just the usual tow bars and couple of cables,(very convenient)and its interchangeable if you want to put the system in another toad.
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Thanks for the infos! it might be an old post but I found it useful!
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