Simplest self install dinghy brake system for a DP?

If you're talking about hooking up the toad to the RV, I'd have to vote for the Invisibrake. That's what I use and all hookup consists of is plugging in the umbilical cable from the RV to the toad, then clip on the breakaway cable. Install is a little more involved, but there's is no set up at all and it stays in place, completely hidden under the front seat.

To me, the brake buddy is much less hassle. No changes or complex installations need to be made to the TOAD, portable from one vehicle to the next. All that needs to be done is plug it in the cigarette lighter, attach it to the brake pedal and move the driver's seat up to meet the back of the unit.

I just called M&G. They have no option for my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. Depending on your specific set up, you need to install an air tank and a compressor on the motorhome, unless you already have an air source. And you have to break into the rear brake line to install a T-valve. That means bleeding the brakes when you are done. And you must install a 4" spacer between the brake master cylinder and the brake booster of your towed car. Not a huge deal, but, like on my Jeep, there might not be enough room to move the master cylinder out 4". However, sounds like a really nice system if it will work for you.

And I have more than one car I pull behind the motorhome. We pull the Jeep and a rock crawler.

The Brake Buddy move easily between the two cars.

mikestock wrote:
It appears that the Ready Brute is an all-in-one system. If this is trye it wouldn't be best for me, since I already have a Blue Ox tow system. Or am I misreading this?

You can get it as an all-in-one system, or use seperately with a towbar of your choice. I've been using the Ready Brake for some time now, but I have a Blue Ox Tow Bar and Roadmaster Baseplates and Adapter on the towed. The tow bar goes into the Ready Brake receiver.

mikestock wrote:
Does that mean she can walk up to my motor home and toad and get it working or does that mean she can install the assembly in the towed?

I'm not sexist enough to assume that it is easy just because your wife can install it. She might be able to do a lot of stuff I can't do.

Someone's wife must also be reading RV.NET! Nicely done! :E

Hoosier Cruiser wrote:
Having had a Brake Buddy and now have Air Force One, I strongly recommend the Air Force One. My Brake Buddy failed causing the brakes and front rotors to need to be replaced. The installation is very similar to the M&G in the previous post.

which is one of the reasons I also bought the remote indicator when the brakes are being applied.
bumpy

Having had a Brake Buddy and now have Air Force One, I strongly recommend the Air Force One. My Brake Buddy failed causing the brakes and front rotors to need to be replaced. The installation is very similar to the M&G in the previous post.

Mikestock,
Well, you've been given a few choices here. After using the Ready Brake for a few years and, basically liking it, I decided I'd check out the M & G Braking system. Without a doubt, it by far is seriously easy to install in the toad. And, it's equally easy to install in the coach side too. The instructions are plain and simple to follow and, if there's any doubt or, issue or, questions, the company is right there to answer any.

The install on the toad side took me about an hour and, on the coach side about 1/2 an hour. It is a totally progressive and proportional braking system. And, the really, REALLY good part is, there's no intrusion inside the toad. You see no parts, no robots pushing on the brake pedal, no air cylinders, no cables, nothing. You don't have to lift a robot into the floor of the toad, setup the clamping mechanism on the brake pedal or anything like that.

In fact, the only connection between the coach and the toad is, a spring loaded air line. You have quick release fittings on both ends. It takes all of about 5 seconds to hook both ends up and, YOU'RE DONE.

Another really good and, important point of this system is, since it does NOT PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, it does not ACTIVATE the toads brake lights via the toads brake pedal brake light switch. That's really important if you're intending on using the toads tail lights as toad lights.

And, since you're a "DIY" type, you can install this in a short amount of time. Below are a couple of pics of the unit and, the installation of the two components of the system. The toads actuator and, the coaches air line connections. Plus the fitting on the front of the toad, (in our case, a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4) and, the quick release air fitting on the back of the coach, just to the left of the receiver.
Scott

WyoTraveler wrote:
The Blue Ox Patriot works for me

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Mikestock...sent you a pm. I'm not too far from you (North Alabama)...I have a Brake Buddy for sale if interested.

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Steve