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Re: ? about braking indicator light.
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!409Views0likes0CommentsRe: Invisibrake by Roadmaster
don_a wrote: How does the "Invisibrake" work from the cable harness and back into the black box? Why do they hook it into the vacuum line? There shouldn't be much vacuum if the engine is not running. Or is there an air pump in the black box or a geared motor used to pull the cable? How does this work? I would think an electrical motor would not respond fast enough like an air cylinder would. If it uses air, where is the tank and is it pumped up and ready to go at the first tap of the brakes? Does it run off the towed battery? Someone spoke of a charging cable. Why would you not use a charging cable already in place? All your questions should be answered here in the Invisibrake Install Instructions.851Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tom Sawyer RV Park on the Mississippi
JTHarley wrote: Great place just keep your eye on the sky…..heavy rains means get out! Maybe not. From Tom Sawyer's website: "Tom Sawyer’s is located so close to the Mississippi River, sometimes we’re in it! The Mississippi River can cause us to close periodically anytime from December into early June but most often April or May. The Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service provide river stage forecasts which give us 10 to 14 days advance notice as to when the Mississippi River will force us to temporarily shut down. The flood event is relatively slow and gentle, we do not “flash flood”. We flood primarily from heavy sequential rains in the Ohio River basin (sometimes combined with snow melt) usually a week or two after the events. Sometimes, our area is dry, sunny and warm as the river rises out of its banks."690Views0likes0CommentsRe: Toad brakes
Forget the laws. Forget about how big your MH is and how much the brakes are rated to stop. Take a look at your tow bar and hitch setup. Somewhere in that setup it all comes down to a single 5/8” bolt that takes all the strain when you pull or stop your toad. I suggest that anything you can do to lessen the strain on that bolt would be a wise choice. That’s why I think a supplemental braking system is a good idea.238Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bald Ridge Park Lake Lanier, GA
Kendive: Rather than repeating that this one host was “rude” or “kinda rude”, could you give specific examples of the treatment you received? To let the actions of one person at one COE campground sour you on all COE campgrounds is shortsighted. We have found that COE campgrounds are well-maintained and with the Senior Pass discount are bargains.598Views0likes0CommentsRe: Invisibrake
Tripalot: We have an Invisibrake. Like its ease of use. No problems. What does your MH manufacturer say about towing a car that has a surge brake system? For example, Winnebago does not recommend a surge braking device on towed cars because it "places excessive stress on the hitch."287Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adjusting the Roadmaster Invisibrake
Sounds like a good way to test the Invsibrake settings without the MH. There is a brake adjustment procedure detailed on page 4 of the Owner's Manual. It involves simply pulling the break away pin, reading the brake pressure and turning the adjusting dial. No hook-up to MH is necessary unless you wish to test the new setting.362Views0likes0Comments
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