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aschuller1

Shoreline, WA

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Posted: 03/12/12 02:51pm

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Looking at keeping my toad for a while and am thinking about an "installed" supplemental brake sysyem as opposed to a "portable" one. I've heard of both the Roadmaster "InvisiBrake" and the SMS "Stay and Play Duo". Looking for some feedback.

Andy & Cheryl & Mini-Poodle Sonny

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Posted: 03/12/12 03:00pm

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We have the Roadmaster InvisiBrake. It works as advertised.

Not a good choice if you two two different vehicles or change vehicles all the time because of installation time.

But it is simple, installed completely out of the way and requires only a one wire connect to coach (for "brake on" monitor light in driver's area of coach) and the wire for breakaway. It also has a built in charger for the toad battery any time the parking lights are on.

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Posted: 03/12/12 03:02pm

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I installed the SMI Air Force One on my 2010 Buick Enclave and it works great. My motorhome already had an avialable air connection by the reciever, from the previous owners toad brake system, so all I had to do was installation to my Buick.

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Posted: 03/13/12 11:13am

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ReadyBrake from Nightshift Auto is extremely simple and works very well. It is fully proportional and what would be considered a "closed loop" system, meaning there is mechanical feedback that regulates how much braking is needed.

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Dutch_12078

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Posted: 03/13/12 11:15am

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X2 on the ReadyBrake. NSA turns out a great product.

Dutch
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Mickey53USA

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Posted: 03/13/12 11:47am

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I use a US Gear "permanent" mount unit in my jeep. Two wires from the trailer plug on the motor home. Works great.

Michael
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Posted: 03/13/12 12:48pm

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I use Roadmaster unit on my Silverado. Mine is not permanent but easy to install the air cylinder. If I am only going to make a quick trip, I leave the air cylinder installed and just step over it when I drive. When we are going to be in a location of several days, I pull two pins and the cylinder lifts right out for storage. I had an Add-A-Brake for my Jeep Wrangler that I used once and never used again. It is just sitting in a box in the garage. Stay with the air actuated braking systems if you have air. One of the things I don't like about the electrical systems is that they brake when using the engine brake because the brake lights come on and actuates the electrical braking systems. The air brake systems only work when you apply your air brakes to the coach and proportional to the pressure you apply.

Note to self.....place that Add-A-Brake on Craig's list and get it out of the garage.

Good luck,

TxTC

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Posted: 03/13/12 02:06pm

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Daveinet wrote:

If I ever get a braking system, that is what it will be.
I have read many reports of trouble with the electronic box systems, but never a report of trouble with the ReadyBrute/ReadyBrake systems.
Oh, wait, I should take that back. Seems to me I remember ONE report of a broken cable.

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Dutch_12078 wrote:

X2 on the ReadyBrake. NSA turns out a great product.

X3 probably the most simple braking system on the market. Many people, like myself, can install their own system; it is not that difficult. Also, the cost is usually lower than other more complex systems and requires very little maintenance. I have towed many thousands of miles with absolutely no problems. I have towed on flat land, the Rocky Mountains and everywhere in between. It is a high quality product and Night Shift Auto has first class technical and customer service. Wishing you the best whatever system you choose.

Ray