Dingy towing braking systems

wildtoad wrote:
Yo Gamecock ( I'll not holds that against you ! ). When you determine what system you want, and if it's a self install such as the Brake Buddy or similar, check out EBay as you can pick some up for way less than list price.

Congrats to the Lady Gamcocks ( you do realize how odd that sounds ) on another fine year. Go Tigers!!!

I have been using the RV1Brake system...for 2 yrs and it works well, small enough to store ,easy to put in..less than 5 minutes...great Customer Service..Chuck
GO NOLES AND LADY HUSKIES..(2 kids..2 schools)

I have SMI's Air Force One and tow my Honda Pilot abd have been very satisfied with it. Easy to connect and gives proportional braking on the Pilot. I would recommend it to anyone that wants great braking system that is easy to connect.
https://smibrake.com/towed-vehicle-braking-systems/air-force-one.php

Gamecock7483 wrote:
Hi all,
I am new to Motorhome traveling and dingy towing. I am looking for a braking system and two I am considering are the InvisiBrake system by Road Master and the BrakeBuddy Classic. Does anyone have experience with either of these systems or information on which is the better system? Any help greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

If you what to keep your brakes on your tow, stay away from the InvisiBrake. I was going to pull it off of my 98 Honda Accord and install it on my 2011 Ford Edge but after reading this I changed my mind, real quick. 2 years ago mine did come on once by itself but I did not know what the problem was but after reading this I know now.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/roadmaster-invisibrake-problems-196392.html
JR

I have the Invisibrake. No problems for 20,000 miles or so but all of a sudden, it applied the brakes. Disconnecting the power to it didn't release the brkes so I had to disconnect the cable to the brake pedal.

I can no longer recommend this brake

I have used a Brake Buddy for over 3 years. Had an issue once while we were out of town and they shipped a new one to us at the campground - great customer service. Our just plain works and we like being able to use it in more than one vehicle.

I used the BrakeBuddy classic for many years. It worked, but...finding a place to store the "box" when we traveled with more than just 2 was a problem. A few times for whatever reason the car battery dropped below the minimum and when I stopped for a rest and checked the toad the BrakeBuddy was off. I guess my best bet if I were to keep the BrakeBuddy would be to run a charging line from the motorhome. Anyway, I changed to the ReadyBrake about 5 years ago. No box, no battery issues, just a surge cable. Works for me.

Many thanks for the info folks. Yes, quite strange to be saying lady Gamecocks. Also, congrats on your good football year. Hopefully, Gamecocks will do better this year.

You should also check out the Ready Brake system.

ReadyBrake

I have used it for years and been happy with it. Once it's installed it is a simple hook up and unhook. Nothing to store when you're not using it.

Brake Buddy is just plain dumb easy to use. Purchased mine in August '07. It now on its 4th toad and second MH. Mine has been bullet proof. No install cost. The breakaway is simple to install with minimal tools but does require some head scratching for wire routing especially through the firewall.

I have a SMI system and love it. So simple and use a blue ox Avanti
tow our CRV perfectly, don't even know your towing. Quick and simple to use.