pulsar
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sBeggins, et al,
I have reason to believe that other manufactures will bring out new or improved systems in February. If I were in the market for an auxiliary brake system, I would delay the purchase for a few weeks.
The Beave,
I find it very interesting that you got a quote of $250 for a Remco breakaway system and I got a quote of $150 (free with the purchase of the brake system.) As I mentioned earlier, I couldn't get a good description as to how the system works. Did you get an understanding of how the breakaway systems works?
Tom
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Hayhauler
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Update on the Remco system. I spoke with Remco today concerning the breakaway system. I asked for a sketch and was told that they did not have one. Then I asked just how it works and was told if the car breaks loose the cable will pull the brake pedal before snaping and then will lock itself in position which will hold the brakes on the car. Sounds like a workable system. I was also told that you need 15-16 inches clearance from the ground to the bottom of your existing hitch receiver to keep the Remco weld on receiver from draging. I believe I only have 12.5 inches but will have to double check that measurement on a hard surface as I normally park in my barn lot.
Bill Gray
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TxRVer
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Quote:
Does anyone have any information on the Roadmaster BrakePro
I just got an email from Camping World. The BrakePro is listed for $1169.10 (club price) in an Internet only sale.
Charlie
2004 Itasca Suncruiser 33V
2003 Subaru Baja
RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain, BrakeMaster
2001 Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder
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The Beave
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The Remco brake away functions in this manner. A cable is attached to the receiver that pulls a cable attached to the toad brake pedal. There is a device that locks the cable so that toad brakes remain on after the activation cable separates from the coach receiver. At least that's how it was explained to me.
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(The shortest DP we could find)
2005 Honda CR-V
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Hayhauler, we also have a low hitch on the coach. We are going to cut the existing frame mounted hitch apart and reconfigure it to raise the receiver. If required we will cut into the thin fiberglass surface above the receiver for additional room.
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pulsar
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I have finally added BrakePro to the Review. I have waited until I believed I understood the proportionality of the system. I was able to talk with a technician at Roadmaster (BrakePro) yesterday and now have two sources for the description I posted.
Thanks to the many forum members who contributed to the reviews. As you can see, there are still a few open questions. I would be very appreciative of anyone who can shed light on them.
Other changes:
The topic was changed.
The reviews are now in alphabetical order.
Tom
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RV4Me
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I have a new Brake Buddy. Easy to install and works when needed. Otherwise, you'd never notice it was there.
2004 Winnebago Brave (Workhorse 8.1L)
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wildgrizzly
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pulsar,
where can we see the review???
Thanks.
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pulsar
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Tony (wildgrizzly)
The 'reviews' that I have done are in the first post of this thread. So far 9 different systems are described, 14 if you count variations.
If by 'reviews' you mean 'test'? I have the ability to test only one system. A report of the only test I have done is here An unscientific test of BrakeBuddy
Tom
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Dick A
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Tom,
Perhaps I missed this when reading the entire thread, but the US Gear system uses a #12 wire between the coach battery and the toad battery to keep the toad battery charged. A circuit breaker is also used at each end for protection. With the current carrying capacity of the #12 wire, the toad battery does stay fully charged. I have had my system for two years and the toad battery has never been low after a days drive. Also, the control wire and charge wire can usually be combined in a six wire umbilical cable between the MH and toad as usually only four wires are required for toad lights. I use a Roadmaster Sterling tow bar and Roadmaster six wire cable. This allows quicker connection time as only the lighting cable and breakaway cable need to be attached to the toad when hooking up.
2009 Tiffin 43QBP Allegro Bus
RoadMaster Sterling Tow Bar
US Gear UTB
Ford Explorer Sport Toad
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