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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
I could not find anyone in Georgia that had installed the AF1 on a Jeep Grand Cherokee and eTrailer had several videos of their installs so we drove 700 miles to get it installed by these pros. They did a fantastic job and the system is great! The main unit is in the engine bay and you have to get on your knees to see the connection to the pedal. The Grand Cherokee is heavy but I don't feel any difference when towing and it has no effect on driving the the car. I'd give it and eTrailer 6 stars if I could!
by far the best braking system on the market
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
had to make a bracket for under driver seat because the e brake would not allow the g-force controller to be place on the side panel. the wires had to be extended to reach up to the controller in the engine compartment. Used a piece of aluminum plate to make a bracket mounted on strut frame that can easily be moved for other maintenance
My installation with a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee went very will, thanks to the provided videos on etrailer.com This breaking system is awesome, it works very well. I highly recommend it.
# 3
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
Good quality materials. Fast delivery Good price. Complicated install. 16 hours labor for me to install toad portion, including bulb kit. 8 hours to install indicator light/warning beeper in RV. Worth the one time effort for me to not have to set and remove floor mounted brake system each time I want to drive the toad. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with electric drivers seat. Controller would not fit under drivers seat, installed in cargo area behind rear seat. Good instructions for install. Kit included everything I needed. Due to controller placement, the controller power leads were not long enough. Air line to air cylinder connection was difficult to get right. Was not as "sure" as air line to controller. Took 3 attempts to get it to not leak. Overall a good product, I expect it will last a long time and be very reliable.
Permanent installation looks and works great. Simply connect to the tow vehicle and ready to go…every time! The only issue I see is the Jeeps brakes seem to lose vacuum as the brake pedal is “hard” to push after sitting overnight.
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
Upon the recommendation of one of your towing specialists, I ordered every component that I needed to flat tow my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee behind my 2013 Newmar Bay Star motorhome. I got the necessary Roadmaster tow bar and other accessories plus the SMI Stay-IN-Play braking system. I have towed over 5000 miles so far without any significant issues. Hook up is straight-forward and takes about 15 minutes to complete. I couldn't be happier with the towing experience!
Instructions in the kit and video on the website were very complete and made for a very easy installation. Suggestion to Roadmaster on the bracket....make some sort of positive location tab for the bracket because the location is only made secure by the tightening of the bolt. Also, the way the Jeep bracket that you bolt to is designed, there's no way to get a wrench or socket to hold the backside bolt head. Maybe come up with something to keep it from spinning.
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
Installing on 2020 Jeep Trailhawk : Pic #0557 : Roadmaster Base Plate Kit , Demco Supplemental Braking System , Diode Wiring Kit , Demco Battery Charge Wire Kit Pic # 0548 ,0551 , 0559 Had to adjust the bracket plate to line up with the upper bolt holes Pic #6028 finished install , mounted the operating unit to the top fuse box cover using automotive Velcro . Air cylinder , controller and LED light installed . Aside from the base plate bracket not lining up with the upper bolt holes I would give it 4 stars . My son in law is a master at solving mechanical issues .
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
recommend having it professionally installed or at least a advanced DIYer.
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Ordering was easy. Delivered very promptly. Actually cheaper then what the manufacturer sells it for. Live near manufacturer and having them install all my flat towing components this month. Great service Etrailer!!
Very happy I received it, normal great service from etrailer but had a shipping issue, (shipper's fault). I will always go through etrailer first for anything RV related. I will be back!
# 8
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Easy to order, delivery on time and a good price. Thanks
# 9
Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
I purchased this BB Classic 3 in October 2020 after my old BB Classic that I purchased in 2008 failed to hold pressure for the piston. I bought this for my 2017 Jeep Wrangler but due to (1) the depth and unevenness of the driver's floor board, (2) the seat adjustment bar prevents BB Classic 3 from pushing against the seat and (3) the adjustable legs are not long enough to reach the seat and brake pedal properly, the BB Classic 3 fails the auto start test every time due to not being able to level. I talked to Hopkins MFG techs several times trying to resolve the issue (wiring checks, power cord checks, etc.) but to no avail. This situation makes the BB Classic 3 dangerous to have in service because not being level it will think something is wrong and keeps the brake applied (piston will not retract after applying the brake). So after talking to other Jeep Wrangler owners I determined that a platform was needed for the floor board on which the BB Classic 3 could rest. I constructed a platform that was approximately 3" off the floor board and rested on the floor board under the seat and on risers toward the brake pedal. This platform is level on the floor board both length-wise and width-wise. After placing the BB Classic 3 on the platform with clevis and power cord installed and legs in the lowest position, I tested the auto start and had 8 successful tests in a row!!! Also the brake away test was successful too. I still need to make a short drive test while in tow behind the motorhome. Hopkins really needs to advise customers that the Classic 3 will not work properly as is on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler due to the configuration of the driver's side floor board.
Just follow the instructions and it's an easy set-up. It does its job on the road. If there was anything negative, it would be where to store it when not in use. But, that has nothing to do with its performance. Thank you etrailer for making so many things available to us!
# 10
Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
Items received look good arrived well packaged and safe. Sure it will work well once installed.
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
We’ve used the AF1 braking system for over a year. Flat towing nearly 20,000 miles and dozens of connects and disconnects pulling a Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Connection is simple. The proportional Brake function is reliable and consistent. Glad we went this route.
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
had to make a bracket for under driver seat because the e brake would not allow the g-force controller to be place on the side panel. the wires had to be extended to reach up to the controller in the engine compartment. Used a piece of aluminum plate to make a bracket mounted on strut frame that can easily be moved for other maintenance
My installation with a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee went very will, thanks to the provided videos on etrailer.com This breaking system is awesome, it works very well. I highly recommend it.
# 13
Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
recommend having it professionally installed or at least a advanced DIYer.
# 14
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
Works just like it should on my 2022 Jeep Cherokee.
Works great on my 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Makes the tail lights work as they should.
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster w/ Pressure Reducer for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
recommend having it professionally installed or at least a advanced DIYer.
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RoadMaster Stop Light Switch Kit
There was a challenge presented when installing the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch (Kit #751452) on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited. The kit's Black C Bracket was not able to swing around fully to allow the kit's gray stop switch to be in line with the brake pedal. This was due to blockage caused by existing jeep's stop switch gray mounting bracket. As a result, I had to cut a notch using a Dremel and a grinding bit. The area where I had the interference from the jeep's bracket and the notch to allow proper installation is indicated in the attached photo. It is imperative that the kit's stop light switch when mounted correctly is fully depressed. If not, 12 volts will be sent to the Evenbrake's transmitter which will result in an alarm and failure to use the Evenbrake system. Also in reference to the Roadmaster installation instructions, there is no removable lower plastic cover. Installation requires twisting ones body under the dashboard with limited use of my left arm (I am right handed) to use tools. I ordered the stop switch from etrailer.com. I am using a Roadmaster Evenbrake system. I do want to state a clarification concerning the battery based on what I read in etrailer's and other forums. You do not have to disconnect the jeep battery on the 2015 Wrangler Sport Unlimited Model. Jeep made a change in the second edition of the 2014 operators manual which is reflected in the 2015 manual. The earlier 2014 edition did state the disconnecting of the battery before towing. I had informed the Roadmaster tech department of this change. The 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited steering column does not lock. You do not have to leave the key in ignition. You can remove it when ready to tow. My 2015 jeep has the power convenience group. The vehicle has two 12 volt convenience outlets. One is only powered on when the ignition switch is on. The other outlet is connected directly to the battery via a fuse. It is on all the time. This is the outlet I use for the Evenbrake. Now, Jeep does state not to plug in devices that use more than 13 amps or 160 watts. Roadmaster as per their installation manual indicates that the maximum draw of the Evenbrake is 10.8 amps. I reviewed all the above to the Roadmaster tech department and they said I should not have a problem using the Jeep's always on 12 volt outlet. We recently went on a camping trip on Columbus Day weekend to a campground 120 miles from the house and no power problems were encountered with the Evenbrake system. One other clarification is that the Jeep's brake lights are tied into the power convenience/electronics system. The brake lights will operate for a short period of time after the ignition is turned off and/or you open the jeep's door. Use of the brake lights will time out. This is the primary reason why I chose the stop light switch bracket kit. The Roadmaster Evenbrake transmitter and the hot leg to the kit's stop light switch are fed from a dedicated 10 amp fuse protected line from the battery. This way, I avoided drilling a hole into the weather resistant under the hood fuse box plus negating the need to make rube goldberg connections to existing fuses.
Thanks to a review I was aware I might have to grind out part of bracket to get it to fit. I did have to. Roadmaster said it wasn't necessary . I think they have to update the bracket for the newer models. Etrailer was more helpful than Roadmaster.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Compared to my previous Blue Ox Patriot 2010, I like that it is half the weight and sets up easily. The Patriot 2010 would sometimes refuse to set up. I do not like the remote control for the new Patriot. The one for the Patriot 2010 had a knob for setting the braking force and I could quickly turn it to zero to deactivate it if it had been activated by a rough road, or if it was braking continuously on a long downhill. With the new remote, I have to press several buttons to get to the force setting, then press the button several times to change the setting. Also, the warning beep is not loud enough to hear in the noisy Class C cabin.
I bought the Patriot 3 braking system after getting a lot of good information from Will S. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks, Will!
# 18
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
# 19
Demco SBS Air Pressure Stop Light Switch Kit for Towed Vehicles - Air Force One
I bought this kit to add to the Denco automatic braking system, that I installed on my Jeep. It is used to trigger a signal on my Demco wireless break monitor so that I am positive that the braking system is functioning.
Top notch,
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster w/ Pressure Reducer for RVs w Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
recommend having it professionally installed or at least a advanced DIYer.
Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Hello, neighbors. It's Brad here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look and installing the Brake Buddy Stealth braking system on a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now, your base plate is gonna be one of five main components required for flat towing your vehicle. And the base plate creates a structural support that mounts to the frame of the vehicle, allowing you to hook up to your tow bar. And your tow bar is the connection point between the towed vehicle and the RV.
Best 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tow Bar Braking System Options
Today we're going to be taking a look at the best tow bar braking systems for your 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Whenever we're towing our Jeep Grand Cherokee, it's important to have a supplemental braking system. Because if we don't, we're relying on our motor home's brakes to not only slow itself down, but also all the added weight of our Jeep. There are going to be a few different kinds of braking systems along with several different options, so let's take a closer look at each one and go over some of the benefits.Here we're going to have three different types. On the end here we're going to have a portable system, which means we're going to be able to take it in and out of our vehicle whenever we want to use it. Next we'll have a fixed system, which is just going to be a one-time installation, and we're not going to be taking it out.
SMI Air Force One Braking System Installation - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with our 2004 Fleetwood Discovery RV on a Freightliner chassis we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the SMI Air Force One Proportional Braking System. Part number SM99243.Before we get started on our installation, let's go over some of the components that we're going to be installing. On our RV side, we're going to be installing a compressor. It's going to run to the back of the RV to an air fitting. What's that going to do it's going to supply air to your towed vehicle. What we're installing in our towed vehicle, or our Jeep, is going to be the Air Force One.
Blue Ox Patriot Proportional Braking System Installation - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on this 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be having a look at the Blue Ox Patriot II Portable Braking System, Part Number BRK2016. We're taking our RV out with our towed vehicle, with the braking system installed. The first thing you notice that this proportional braking system does is that when we're applying a little bit of brake in the RV, we're getting the same amount of brakes of being applied in our towed vehicle. If we're applying a lot of brake pressure, we'll get the matching amount of pressure inside the towed vehicle as well. Bringing our towed vehicle to a smooth and safe stop, in an equal manner with our RV, so we don't have to deal with feeling any jerking or pushing of the towed vehicle against the RV. We won't even really feel that it's back there.One thing many of our customers like about this unit is how easy it is to set up and use.
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Today on our 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to review and install the SMI Stay and Play Duo Supplemental Breaking System, part number SM99251. Here's what our SMI Supplemental Breaking System will look like, once its installed. The fully integrated breaking system that with a flip of a switch, turns on once we're connected with our tow vehicle. Our Supplemental Breaking System uses the Jeep's breaking system to slow it down. Let's go ahead and actuate the break pedal. We can see the actuator pull on the pedal to apply the breaks. The Stay and Play Duo Supplemental Breaking System is a proportional breaking, which means it'll slow down at the same rate and speed as our tow vehicle by merely using the Jeep's own breaking system as a fully integrated set up.
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Installation - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Today on our 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee we're going to review and install the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit, part number RM-751449. Here's what our brake switch will look like once it's installed. Typically, the additional brake switch or stop light switch is added for vehicles that are being towed. When the vehicle is in recreational, towed mode, the manufacturer's brake switch power is shut off, therefore the secondary brake and stop light switch is added so that it will send signal to the supplemental braking system. When the brake pedal is depressed, the plunger is extended, turning on the switch, supplying power to the green wire or cold side and a signal to the supplemental braking unit. This is a simple switch and it does have an inline fuse holder coming from our positive battery source. To give you an idea, we've got our test light grounded, we touch the cold side with the brake pedal in the resting position, there's no power going to the signal wire.
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