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We are the proud owners of a new to us 2006 Jeep Wrangler. We plan to flat tow it with our 2003 Journey. The Jeep came with a tow bar already installed but it's a tow bar that I have never seen before and I'm not quite sure of its reliability. Does anyone have any experience with the Eaz Aligner that was made by Duncan Mfg. Inc.

Last October (2015) my wife and I "graduated" from an 32 foot travel trailer to a "like new condition" 2007 Damon Astoria (model 3774), 39 foot overall length, motorhome that only had 4,800 miles of use!! We enjoyed the travel trailer the last seven years but simply had outgrown it as kids got married and grandchildren arrived. We hope to greatly enjoy the motorhome for LSU football and other family weekend outings until we reach retirement age of 65 some eight years from now. Since the motorhome purchase we've sought input on the type of tow vehicle to purchase and towing systems from family, friends, our new FMCA community, Motorhomes magazine, etc. The result of our "research" was to purchase a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Edition that had only 10,000 miles of use. With a curb weight of ~4,100 pounds, the Wrangler is well within the 5,000 pound tow rating of the motorhome. During our "research" we learned that Blue Ox and Roadmaster seem to be the most popular brands of towing equipment. We were surprised that about 1/3 of motorhome owners we met did not have supplemental brake systems for their towed vehicles. To have "one stop shop" service for tow system purchase and installation, the Camping World RV Center in west Houston near our home is the most convenient. To keep the purchase, installation and most important on-going use process as simple as possible, Camping World recommend the following tow system for my motorhome: 1) Sterling All Terrain Aluminum tow bar (8,000 pound tow rating), EZ5 mounting bracket for the Wrangler, Invisible Brake supplemental brake system for the Wrangler and the "installation" kit. The tow bar and mounting bracket look quite similar to the Blue Ox system so I have no concerns about the Roadmaster tow bar/mounting bracket. My biggest "unknown" is the Invisible Brake supplement brake system. Conceptually, I think of the Invisible Brake system functioning somewhat similar to the electronic brake control system I had in my Silverado for the travel trailer i.e. press on the motorhome brake, the Invisible Brake controller "senses" the electronic signal to the motorhome brake lights and then applies braking to the towed vehicle. I would greatly appreciate any and all feedback and advice about the Roadmaster tow bar, mounting plate and especially the Invisibile Brake supplemental brake system. Thanks for helping this "motorhome newbie" climb the learning curve and for being patient while reading this short thesis ! Mike in Katy, TX

We just started towing a toad (2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) this year. We haven't yet started using a brake system, but I can tell we could really use one. I am considering all systems, but like the idea of the Roadmaster InvisiBrake, because I don't want to put in and take it out all the time. was wondering a few things: 1, Is it difficult to install myself? 2. If I understand it correctly this system is not proportional. isn't that a bad thing? 3. Is there anything else (pro or con) I should know, (i.e., is there anything else I need to buy besides the brake system itself).