Most Popular Demco for 2016 Kia Soul

Upgraded from RVi3 system which was a portable unit and operated solely on inertia which in my experience only worked on moderate to hard braking. This system being a dual system works even with mild braking. I'm very happy with it. Installation took me several partial days (60+ yr old, moderate mechanical skills). The videos are very helpful and had one for my exact 2020 Jeep Wrangler. Installation is easy but access under the dash to install the air cylinder and a roadmaster brake switch is awkward and difficult. My biggest fear was the access there and cutting the vacuum line. The vacuum line turned out to be very easy. I had to adjust my brake light switch after installation when I tested the system. Everything is adjusted properly now and works as I hoped.

I installed this system in a 2023 2 door Wrangler. I also used an etrailer base plate and etrailer tow bar. I had originally purchased a Demco Delta Force Braking System. However, with the shape of the floor in the Jeep I was unable to use this unit. There are various places to install the stay n play duo in the Wrangler and the etrailer installation videos show this. I elected to install mine under the drivers seat as I wanted to keep it out of the elements. I fabricated a sheet metal bracket to mount it on that allows the rear seat heater duct to function unimpeded. Once installed the unit is out of sight and very simple to use. Just a flip of the toggle switch and its ready. I only needed to make a few adjustments to have it brake the way jeep the way I wanted. This is also a very simple procedure. I highly recommend this unit and appreciate all of the information etrailer has on their site to aid in the procurement and installation of their products.

I have been using this new system for a week now, traveling in the USA. What I don’t know is if it’s actually baking because I feel like it’s not. The brake lights go on and the pedal moves but I don’t know if it’s moving enough. There’s no way to know how much my jeep is actually braking when I hit the motor home brakes. If there’s a way to test it other than having the brake line connected with everything else off, step on the motor home brakes while someone is in the jeep with it in gear to see if it stops. Seems like an awkward way to test it.

Installed the Air Force One as directed. Install was straight forward and fairly easy on both the Motorhome and F150. Issue is the relay valve that attached to the metered air line failed while testing the install. Brakes on the truck locked up and would not release. I called Demco who were vey helpful, but they are still waiting on replacement relay valves from their supplier. It’s been almost three weeks. Luckily it did not happen on the road.

Overall a great system, there are some intricacies to the install as it pertains to old instructions with LED light in the TOAD vs. CoachLink Wireless and also the 3 wire reed switch vs. the newer 2 wire one. But using the provided written instructions along with YouTube videos you can figure it out. My other challenge was my Jeep is a 392 model and thus the battery and fuse box are in swapped locations, as well as a different VAC line layout, but again you can figure it out…just takes some time to study and trace the routing. My only real complaint was ordering, I was quoted the wrong system for my RV (Stay and Play) vs. AF1 since I DO have air brakes. etrailer was helpful in getting the return process but wants to charge me the shipping and possibly restock fee, I am working with them on this and hope to get a good resolution.

We have put over 10k miles on this system. Everything has worked perfectly. A job very well done by Etrailer. Thank you!!