? about braking indicator light.
I have seen on here where some folks have a light (I take it is in the toad vehicle) that they use to let them know when the toad brakes are applied. This sounds like a good idea to me. So this is wha...
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We have an Invisibrake (IB) on our 2010 Corolla that we tow with a 2007 View.
The IB kit includes a simple "Two-stage motorhome monitor: IB includes an LED monitor for a visual reference of braking activity; an audible alert at the motorhome will warn you if the brakes have been on for too long."
Although the monitor pieces are part of the IB kit, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work with any brake system. It simply runs a wire from the toad's brake light switch cold side to a light/audio alarm mounted on/in the MH dash. The audio alarm "chip" just hangs in the dash under the light.
IB is designed to brake for 15 seconds regardless of how long you press the MH brake pedal. If the toad brakes are still activated after 20 seconds, the alarm sounds. You can release the MH brake and re-press to start the cycle again.
Instead of having a separate plug that would have to be connected/disconnected with each toad hookup, I rewired the 6-pin plugs on the back of the MH and front of the toad (Yours is probably a 7-pin.) I used the pin for the backup lights since you don't backup when towing.
I don't know if Roadmaster sells the monitor pieces alone. You could contact RM if this interests you.
Check the parts list on the http://roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-4649-32.pdfIB installation instructions here for the monitor parts.
Good Luck!
The IB kit includes a simple "Two-stage motorhome monitor: IB includes an LED monitor for a visual reference of braking activity; an audible alert at the motorhome will warn you if the brakes have been on for too long."
Although the monitor pieces are part of the IB kit, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work with any brake system. It simply runs a wire from the toad's brake light switch cold side to a light/audio alarm mounted on/in the MH dash. The audio alarm "chip" just hangs in the dash under the light.
IB is designed to brake for 15 seconds regardless of how long you press the MH brake pedal. If the toad brakes are still activated after 20 seconds, the alarm sounds. You can release the MH brake and re-press to start the cycle again.
Instead of having a separate plug that would have to be connected/disconnected with each toad hookup, I rewired the 6-pin plugs on the back of the MH and front of the toad (Yours is probably a 7-pin.) I used the pin for the backup lights since you don't backup when towing.
I don't know if Roadmaster sells the monitor pieces alone. You could contact RM if this interests you.
Check the parts list on the http://roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-4649-32.pdfIB installation instructions here for the monitor parts.
Good Luck!
