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We are now three months into our new lifestyle as RV full-timers. We live in a 40-footTiffin Phaeton, diesel. We are in Wyoming at the moment and I just finished driving over a 10,000-foot mountain. We have had the brake buddy system for seven years. I found that it was not adequate going down the mountain. And it is 7 years old. I would like to replace it with a system that connects directly to the RV brakes and does not have that annoying box to set up each time. I am happy to spend the money to get the right system. I would like recommendations for the brand and product and the best place to get it installed.

Hi gang, looking at a new 2018 discovery lxe. Any recommendations in florida for installation of SMI. My car already has SMI installed I just need service line added to new coach Carl 2004 American tradition

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).

Hello All, I am posting my first topic (question) on this forum. I have a 2012 Tiffin Phaeton, 40 QBH that I ordered and picked up in October-2011. My wife and I are getting used to it as this is our first motorhome. Now I have the daunting task of having a towbar, baseplate and supplemental braking installed. I have been researching these items and I think I have narrowed it down to either a Blue Ox Aventa LX or a Roadmaster Falcon 2 All Terrain towbar with respective baseplates. For supplemental braking I am considering either the Roadmaster Brakemaster 9160 (this unit has breakaway capability) or the SMI Air Force One unit to be installed on a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport. I wanted a tailight brake light install that would not use the Jeeps wiring and be a totally independant system but the shop I was speaking to said they have to tap into the brakelight wiring at the brakelight because there isn't enough room in the taillight lens to install a separate bulb...so, LED lights are used and they tap into the wires. Hope I haven't confused you with this...still learning but eager to better understand and do it the right way the first time. Thanks for any input on this.

We have a 2008 Fourwinds 30 ft Class C with the Ford F450 engine. We are considering becoming towers. What should we know, and more importantly, what do we absolutely need to know? We are thinking real small 4 speed manual car of some type. Would this need auxiliary braking? Thanks all Paul Redvers

I have just had an SMI supplemental braking system installed and it has three red LEDs that sit on the dash to be seen by the rear monitor in the motorhome. The monitor is not in color; therefore I cannot see the LEDs. I have not selected a replacement LED yet. Any suggestions?

Does anyone have experience with the RVIbrake system? I like what I read but would appreciate some user opinions. Thanks, bob g