lunchbkt1 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 Looking for some views/ recommendations for auxiliary braking systems. In particular does anyone have experience with the Blue Ox Patriot model? If not this system, any comments on what you have used, pros/cons etc.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 17, 2010 I have the Blue Ox Tow Bar and base plates on my Dynasty & GMC Yukon. I Have the M & G Engineering Brake system. It works on your air brakes. Check out M & G at http://www.m-gengineering.com/ Great system. New unit has life time warranty, Remfg. has 5 yr. warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bthomforde Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I second the M & G system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbutler Report post Posted October 18, 2010 We've been towing our Trailblazer for 8 years using the auxiliary braking system from Roadmaster. We have had no problems with it. It works off the coach air so it is proportional braking that is not affected by the engine/jake brake as are many inertial systems. The Patriot system is an inertial system. That is any time it senses that the coach/toad are slowing it will apply the brakes in the toad. It has no way to tell if you have your foot on the brake in the coach or if you have activated the engine or jake brake. If you use your engine or jake brake to slow the coach on a long mountain grade, your car brakes will be applied at the same time. In effect you will be using your car to assist in slowing the motor home while you are using just the engine or jake brake to slow the motor home. I would not use such a system with an engine or jake brake. It will result in excessive brake wear on your car. We changed coaches about 18 months after getting our system installed. It took less than 2 hours in the shop to get it installed and working on the new coach. Ours is complete with breakaway system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidnDerita Report post Posted December 30, 2010 We have a Patriot braking system and we are very pleased with it. See my post under the "Blue Ox Patriot v. The Competition for a complete review of the system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenandSallyWarner Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Google SMI. I think it is the best system on the market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bizsmith@yahoo.com Report post Posted November 9, 2011 I too vote for M&G or any system working from the coach air brakes. I just can't see using an inertia based system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xplorer Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I wanted portability, and to be able to use a braking system in more than one vehicle. I use the Brake Buddy Classic, 3 years, and doing what it should without any problems. It works for me with the Blue Ox Aventa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rvpainter1 Report post Posted November 18, 2011 Anyone use the SMI DUO system? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wigginsjsr Report post Posted November 24, 2011 I've been using the SMI sytem for three years. It works very well, and only requires you to flip a switch under the dash when you're ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
