KD4AO
Punta Gorda, Fl., USA
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As a prospective new buyer of a supplemental braking system, I am interested in the success of the latest ship level of these devices. Many companies continually upgrade their product with little or no publicity. Camping World bills the Brakepro as #1 best seller, if that is the case then it must be working very well for a lot of people. The availability of all of the documentation, userguide and installation instructions online at Roadmaster's site allows a person to make an informed decision regarding their specific requirments. Recent user experience then can be used objectively. Seemingly none of the other companies provide much documentation. They do offer after purchase support but I like to know what I am getting into before I layout the cash. If we could somehow get Brake Buddy, SMI, Blue Ox, M&G and others to recognize this and respond, it would sure be appreciated. Thanks for all the good information on this site.
Bob
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happytrails42ndog
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Just purchased Brakebuddy and tested. Works great and found on sale for $895 inc breakaway system. Regarding the breakaway, I am having a heck of a time locating an access hole in firewall of my 2005 Saturn Vue. Is it OK from a functionality point to simply route wire thru engine comp, under hood flange and in thru driver window, provided wires are not pinched? If Ok, it would also prevent me from having wires looped under dash when not on road. IF not has anyone found a good routing point without having to drill hole in firewall?
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Wayne and Jean B.
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CA Traveler
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KD4AO,
I bought a early version of BrakePro and paid for that decision due to early design problems. But the latest update works as advertisied.
2009 Holiday Rambler 42' Scepter with ISL 400 Cummins
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2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Bob
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KD4AO
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I finally decided to go with the SMI Stay in Play Brake because of all the positive reports and the use of vacuum boost which lowers the effort on the brake pedal. Now I am muddleing through the install procedures but expect it to go pretty good. Thanks for the comments.
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TheWolf2M
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A big thanks to everyone contributing to this thread. I'm new to RVing and just starting to think about buying one of these things. It looks like a lot to learn. Would someone want to share some novice-level information like how do I know I need a supplemental breaking system? Is it something that every towed vehicle should have? Also, does the type of towbar make a difference in choosing the type of supplemental breaking system?
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403116
Clearwater, Fl
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What braking system do you recomend for the toad.RV has a diesel with air brakes and
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Thank You
Rick
2003 Intrigue
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Latimer
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Toad Breaks
I installed Air controlled breaks on my toad at a cost of $450.00 and last month it paid for it’s self.
We were on I-90 in New York and were in a construction zone on one lane only. I felt the back of the motor home shake and turned the camera to see my toad moving around.
I could not stop and check, had to use the air brake system to keep it from running up on me and to keep in line for about two miles till I could get over and stop. One of my hitch pins had lost out of my Blue Ox. I don’t think I could have did this with any pendulum
System .I am not selling a break system , but it worked for me.
Harry Sawyer
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wheelsinthedirt
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excellent info but i still like to hear the input of people who have the systems and certain or any problems with any of the systems, i have been reading that the blue ox seems to have a few problems hear and there but it can be recalibrated (with a series of button pushing) that cures the problems, the brake buddy seems to not get any bad posts, i have just ordered a blue ox apollo but am thinking of calling and cancelling and opting for the brake buddy seems like its track record is good 13 years (or whatever) maybe they have all the kinks worked out
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GotSalt
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rvpartscenter wrote:Check out the new Roadmaster brake system Even Brake
Here is where I bought mine: XXXXX
Ha Ha, lets see your a dealer trying to sell the newly re-named Brake Pro, which has proved to be a disaster for Roadmaster.
The advertsisement post I refered to was deleted. I would be interestd in hearing if the new name includes a new reliable product.
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"> 2000 Leak Prone Winnebago 31C
Towing a 1994 Mazda B4000 with a
Remco Drive Shaft Disconect and
a Demco Aluminator Tow Bar
with a Brake Buddy Vantage
(Looking for my lost shaker of salt)
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CA Traveler
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I bought a BrakePro in 6/04 and yes it certainly had it's problems for far to long. However Roadmaster kept improving the design and after my 1/05 update it's usage was acceptable and after the 6/05 update it worked as advertised.
I'm not defending Roadmaster, just stating what happened to me. So I would not start out from the position that the newest features will have problems but would rather have a return policy and do a lot of initial testing which is actually a good idea for a lot of products.
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