fiat124man Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just a note of interest, Brake buddy portable brake system is the most popular for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, fiat124man said: Just a note of interest, Brake buddy portable brake system is the most popular for a reason. Agree….but I’m a Ford guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I went with the NSA Hurcules. Very stout and guaranteed for life. On top of that the brake system is integrated. Has worked great and the braking setup has also functioned very well and it’s so easy to hook up and go. Lastly, you will save a bunch of money and have the strongest tow bar on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, Chargerman said: I went with the NSA Hurcules. Very stout and guaranteed for life. On top of that the brake system is integrated. Has worked great and the braking setup has also functioned very well and it’s so easy to hook up and go. Lastly, you will save a bunch of money and have the strongest tow bar on the market. I saw was intrigued by their product. I don’t know if they have the set up I’m after. I looked at their “surge” brake set up, I’m saying that as I don’t know how it works. But their is a nasty set of pics on Amazon that Left me with questions about it. 2 sides to all stories, so can’t condemn what I don’t know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Not sure what kind of pics you saw but I have not heard or see any issues which their products but I’m sure there’s folks out there who have had issues with ever tow setup out there. So far I’m very happy with their setup. I’ve had it three years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 2 hours ago, fiat124man said: Just a note of interest, Brake buddy portable brake system is the most popular for a reason. Would that reason be ................. there cheap 🤔? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Chargerman said: Not sure what kind of pics you saw but I have not heard or see any issues which their products but I’m sure there’s folks out there who have had issues with ever tow setup out there. So far I’m very happy with their setup. I’ve had it three years now Yeah it’s not my place to take down what I don’t know. There are just pics on a review that were a head scratcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, 96 EVO said: Would that reason be ................. there cheap 🤔? And very affective and easy to setup and get underway. As they say “don’t knock it until you’ve tried it”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Steve, chances of me trying one are slim to none. I have a SMI Airforce one system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Wheels Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Blue Ox Avail 10,000 tow bars are what we use. We have 1,000s of miles with no issue. Remember - do not back up with your dinghy hooked up. Our brake system is RVi2 with great results. Purchased because there are 3 vehicles involved and it moves around easily with no issues. All that is required is a dedicated disconnect switch per vehicle. Sometimes a plate has to be installed in the front seat to push against if the floor is flat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsteve Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 If you get to the point where you need a 6” riser for your application, let me know as I have a new 10,000lb Roadmaster hi/low adapter I will make you a deal on. Ordered it and ended up needing an 8” 😖 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 53 minutes ago, ncsteve said: If you get to the point where you need a 6” riser for your application, let me know as I have a new 10,000lb Roadmaster hi/low adapter I will make you a deal on. Ordered it and ended up needing an 8” 😖 Will do. Once I get to see the coach and truck together. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 This isn't the area to cheap out considering the cost of the coach and tow vehicle. I went with the road master tow bar and brake system. Bought everything from etrailer and installed it in about 6 hours including brakemaster proportional air brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mark B said: This isn't the area to cheap out considering the cost of the coach and tow vehicle. I went with the road master tow bar and brake system. Bought everything from etrailer and installed it in about 6 hours including brakemaster proportional air brake. Yeah, after looking at some used gear, And the the price of the toad we have, I’ll spring for new gear. The RVI is new in the box, but 1/2 price was too good to pass up 15 hours ago, fiat124man said: Just a note of interest, Brake buddy portable brake system is the most popular for a reason. So here’s a twist I just stumbled on. It was in a video, so it’s not gospel Brake Buddy founder- sells company 5 yr non competitive agreement over He founds RVI I’d have to spend time digging into it more to confirm, other fish to fry at the moment if someone is up for some sleuthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Order is in: Blue Ox Avail, with cover 1” Pin adaptors Roadmaster wiring kit and battery charge Kargard RVI-2 brake system. I will do a thread as I put it all together so anyone can share insight and pointers so I can round out my knowledge, and hopefully minimize mistakes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 First package today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I don't see the Wireless Monitor. Is it tucked under the manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dr4Film said: I don't see the Wireless Monitor. Is it tucked under the manual? Well working on that as I type. It’s not there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 JD, Were you able to locate where the wireless monitor ended up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 54 minutes ago, Dr4Film said: JD, Were you able to locate where the wireless monitor ended up? Not yet. The seller is looking. He’s been cool about it, offered a refund if he can’t find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Or possibly RVIBrake may be able to supply just the wireless monitor as they do have some spare parts available. I had to purchase a new Command Center Hub for my RVIBrake-3 as the micro USB connector broke off the printed circuit board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 38 minutes ago, Dr4Film said: Or possibly RVIBrake may be able to supply just the wireless monitor as they do have some spare parts available. I had to purchase a new Command Center Hub for my RVIBrake-3 as the micro USB connector broke off the printed circuit board. Yeah I chatted with RVI, no such luck. It will operate fine without it, just let’s ya know what’s going on and can make adjustments to braking is what they told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadTripper2084 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Any updates? I'm also looking at putting together a TOAD solution so this discussion has been informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, RoadTripper2084 said: Any updates? I'm also looking at putting together a TOAD solution so this discussion has been informative. What are you going to tow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadTripper2084 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, BobSchmeck said: What are you going to tow? Not sure yet, will be purchasing a vehicle to accommodate my tow requirements. My main objective is to have as simple/easy hookup and teardown as possible so using it won't be a chore. Well that, and as low a cost as possible so will be looking for decent used components where possible. We're only weekends and vacations right now so trying to keep the budget low as we won't be getting a lot of use for now. At this point the a 2010ish CR-V is at the top of the list, since it can be towed 4 down with the automatic trans., and has AWD (nice to have where we live). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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