Honda Odyssey

Rick Jay wrote:
Yes, the ReadyBrute Elite solution does help to keep the price down. I don't know if that was available when I installed mine or not. But if I was looking for a system now, I'd look it over very closely. I've read many good reviews on these forums.

What I liked best about our system is that the power brakes on the van are operating normally due to the vacuum pump on the brake system, rather than operating a "dead pedal" with no power assist.

Readybrake sells a vacuum pump you can add to their brake system to get the same affect if you want it.

However, as I and many others have learned, Readybrake in most cases really does not need that pump, as it is designed to be able to engage the brakes OK with or without any vacuum assist.

I also like the visual/audible feedback in the motorhome whenever the brakes are applied on the Odyssey while towing.

I like this, also. Fortunately, Readybrake includes an LED monitor kit as part of the package, that you install on your MH dash that gives you this visual feedback. They provide instructions to wire it to come on when the brake actuator moves, but you can also wire it to your towed vehicle, to come on when brakes are applied (many of us have done this, it gives better feedback that way).

And I can adjust their application with a slight twist of a knob, if need be.

Yep, this is the one thing you get with systems like RVI, SMI, BrakeBuddy, etc. that Readybrake doesn't give you - the ability to adjust it from the MH dashboard. You pay an awful high price for that, though, like you said.

Will