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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
I mounted this in a 2014 Chevy Spark. Finding a spot for the main control unit was interesting, but I found a video for a 2017 Spark that I could use. I did have to drill an extra hole in the mounting flange and car. I haven't taken it on a trip as of this time, but a tow around the block indicated it was working. One note, watch about placing the LED indicator behind the tinted part of the toad window. It makes it harder to see from the camper camera.
I installed the Stay n play on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I pull it with a Diesel Sprinter, and braking control is very important to me. Previously I used a Brake Buddy. The Demco system is a world of difference. The proportional braking, simplicity of design, ease of engagement/disengagement, and reliability have provided an improved sense of confidence and security when flat towing. Installation was a challenge but is well described in instructions and videos.
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain
Great installation instructions and videos.
Good instructions and easy to instal tnx to Lori AB for putting my order together
# 3
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
Read the instructions and only use the trailer video/s as a guid!! Install was tough but doable. Take your time if you want a clean install. Lastly, the kit comes with updated check valves. The video will tell you that the "red side" faces the engine. That's not true if you are using the "black side" check valve. The black side faces the engine while the red is opposite. I wasted several hours troubleshooting a stiff break pedal when in reality, I had the check valve installed just as the trailer video explains it. My bust for trusting the video and not reading the install instructions fully.
The braking system and the lights are working, one year after I bought them. However, I am towing a 2016 Keep Patriot, and about 2_500 miles after install, the system started making an annoying clicking noise when I enter the Patriot, which stops after about 10 seconds and then starts up again, usually a minute or so later, for another 10 or 15 seconds. etrailer first said that they had never heard of.such a thing, then said that there are otherwise comments for Keep Patriot owners on forums. Still have no.fix. Also, at first I did not know that to store the tow bar, it must be pulled up so that the post fitting can moe to the position where it fits into the hole.in the smaii yellow bracket, which works well when used correctly. And store the coiled.wide in your tower vehicle.to prevent corrosion which will interfere with its function.
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
I wouldn't use anything else! Once this system is installed it's literally plug-and-play. Nothing to move or install into the car, each time you tow. Just plug it into the coach's air break system and you're done. Install video from etrailer made it even easier to complete. You do need a bit of mechanical guidance/assistance as you're connecting to both your vehicles and coaches breaking system but it has worked flawlessly for over 11,000 miles and in some pretty intense traffic.
AF1 is amazing so far. I did the installation by myself. I have a 2014 Honda CR-V and bought it for towing. Watching the video helped me through it. The car installation portion was pretty straight forward. The video is better than the instructions overall, but I read through the entire instructions before beginning. I was able to install the RV tank without putting the rig on a lift. Depending on how big you are and flexibility, it can be done with the RV on the ground...it just takes longer. Also, I would recommend knowing where you are going to mount your RV tank. I mounted the tank near the rear and didn’t have enough brake tube after doing the car. Picked up an extra 20 ft at Autozone or order the tube with etrailer. The customer service center is very helpful too. Many thanks to Mariah for the outstanding assistance. Finally, I would say that if you order the brackets to mount the emergency brake away for your car, you may have to cut them down with a grinder. It is so much nicer not putting the brake buddy in the car now. Looking forward to enjoying it on trips. I drove the rig about 20 miles yesterday, and the light came on and I honestly couldn’t tell the car was back there other than looking in the video and seeing the light on the car during braking. Highly recommend this unit.
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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 .
Evidently Roadmaster had made some slight alterations from the depiction, for the better. The fuse wiring was a spade end with two fuse holders built in. The holder closest to the spades was for the original circuit and the other for the new circuit. This was very handy. I had watched the installation video and thought it would be fairly easy; therefore I attached the terminals to the green, black, and white wires before even going to the CR-V. I did however purchase different spade connectors as I thought I may want to remove the brake relay switch in the future for another vehicle should I trade. Also the yellow connector is quite large and the video showed bending the wire over itself so that it would hold on the smaller wires. This was a wise decision. What was the problem was the wiring in my CR-V. The video showed similar size wiring from the brake switch. What I found was smaller wire, loomed very close to the brake switch. Evidently Honda had made some modifications. I believe the wire was 22 gauge and there was no real way the blue or yellow connectors would have worked. That said, after disconnecting from the switch, stripping the loom back to get some exposed wiring, cutting and using the 22-16 gauge connectors, drilling a hole for the ground screw, etc. the switch worked perfectly. I did vary the fuse location from the 7.5 Amp #29 Occupant Detection System (ODS) to the 15 Amp #28 Washer as I figured it would less likely interfere with any operation.
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
It took me awhile to figure out how to set it up in my "Tiny Jeep" (TJ). I finally tried flipping the bracket for the brake pedal upside down, and that moved the connecting bracket forward just enough to where the shaft fit in the bracket. Used it once, about a month ago, and couldn't even tell the Jeep was connected to the motorhome. The tow vehicle is a 2023 Tiffin Wayfarer. The tow is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
Had a problem with the connection to the unit but called etrailer and they sent me a new one after sending the other back to them. The hole process very painless and the the staff at etrailer was great to work with. Thank you etrailer for your great response.
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
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.
eTrailer was very helpful in choosing the correct hitch for our rv and car. They also provided a special brake application in the car that makes it super easy for toad braking. I am 72, and I hook up this toad and pull it with confidence. The instructions to hook up the toad was presented with ease. They knew exactly what they were doing, and we didn't rush through the demonstration. I would recommend eTrailer to anyone.
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
The product shipped on time and has been worry free. etrailer gets 5 stars for customer service every time I order from them.
This braking system does what it's suppose to do, smooth proportional braking between motorhome air brakes and the tow vehicle. The only reason I did not rate at 5 stars is that there is a slight misalignment of air cylinder mounting bracket and 2022 Jeep Gladiator brake pedal.
# 9
Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
There is a design flaw with the connection cable. I pulled a tow car 10000 miles last year and had repeated disconnects from the brake buddy. I called for support and was told to use a small flat blade screw driver to spread the connection pins to keep the plugs in place. Im assuming this design flaw was known but put into production anyway by the answer given. This is my third break buddy and thy have made improvements but the old ones have worked flawless for me in the past.
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.
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
So I never used mine. This is for those trying to decide if they need one. I tow an F250 with a 43’ tag axle, with an 8.9l Cummings. Yes I can feel the truck back there but I have never had the need for additional braking. Crossing the Snoqualmie pass on I-90 or driving through the cascades, I have no problems slowing with the engine brake. I have a big rig and tow a big truck so if this is your set up I’d give it a shot before committing to such an expensive item that I never use. I’m sure smaller rigs pulling larger trucks will benefit from a device like this.
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!!
# 11
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
Installed on a 2023 Equinox LT (AWD). I believe there may have been a change to the Equinox brake pedal assembly from prior years. Because of this, I was not able to get the switch located properly with the bracket that is included in the kit. I fashioned my own mounting plate from a piece of diamondplate which I bolted to the brake lever bracketry. This works great and is rock solid.
I purchased this as part of a package which included; Hitch and wiring for my 2022 Equinox, Base plate, Tow Bar, brake System and connecting air hose, break away cables, LED tow lights with wiring harness, and a trickle charger to keep the Equinox battery from going dead while I was towing it behind my class A RV. I had etrailer do the install of all the components on my car and RV. All the workmanship was excellent and done in the amount of time they said it would take. Also because they did not have a video of this equipment being put on this year and model vehicle, I gave them permission to make a video(which added a extra day and a half to the install)and the installation was free. Everything has worked perfectly and I couldn't be happier. Etrailer is my go to for anything towing and also RV parts.
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Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
I am a proficient DIYer (and was an auto mechanic many years ago). The installation took a lot of time - perhaps 8-10 hours for the brake controller. The most special tool needed was a rotary cutter (e.g., a Dremel tool). A cordless impact driver was also very helpful, especially with the self tapping screws. Getting the pully in the perfect position under the brake pedal took some trial-and-error to get perfect. Also, the included bolts for the brake pedal bracket where too short to accommodate the width of the brake lever - easily remedied with slightly longer standard bolts. Be very mindful of what is on the other side of the sheet metal you are planning to drill into. The brake supplemental vacuum system was a bit of a challenge, as the instructions are very vague regarding how to mount, and the space I had to work with was surprisingly tight. I ended up creating a mount on the inside front fender, and bolting the pump to that. Also, tapping into the vacuum lines took a couple of tries to get a leak-free connection. Think ahead about this, and be prepared to get a few small parts like hose clamps or right-angle hose connectors. This would be a potential consideration for any vacuum boost added on any vacuum power-assist application with any controller. I mounted the Brakebuddy main unit under the rear seat - that was a perfect location, and much better than the often suggested location under the driver's seat. I was very pleased with the installation result. I paired this with a Nighthawk tow bar. Be warned that the tow bar's included cable will not be compatible with the Stealth, as the Brakebuddy uses a proprietary connection at the towed vehicle. The upside of this proprietary connector is that all connections are build in, including the brake away cable and the battery charging line. (I modified the Nighthawk by replacing the included cable with a 4-pin cable to power the lighting system on the bar. This is just for extra safety and cool looks - I could have just not used the tow bar's included cable). With 1,200 miles of towing behind us, I can say I am very pleased with the performance. I rarely notice any difference in braking effort or effectiveness - which is a big advantage for a proportional system. My favorite feature is the ease and speed of connecting or disconnecting the towed vehicle. I'd give this a 4.5 stars out of five if I could, because I did need to add a few parts and make a couple trips to the hardware store to complete the installation. However, the excellent performance and ease of use once installed more than makes up for the inconvenience during initial installation. Special appreciation to the people at eTrailer, especially Nicole T, who provided support and guidance from pre-sales to installation. Also, I called Brakebuddy's support line with a concern, and they immediately picked up the line, addressed my question, and offered to immediately ship any parts if needed.
I choose the Brake Buddy Stealth for my 2021 Jeep Wrangler because I wanted a “stay in place” brake system and felt it would be a clean looking installation. I finished the toad side of the installation today and thought I’d leave some notes on what turned out to be a bigger project than I’d anticipated. Again, this is my experience on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 2-door. Your experience on other vehicles may vary. I started this install after installing a Demco Tabless Base Plate. Right out of the blocks, there’s really no convenient location to mount the cable connector to the Demco baseplate. I chose to mount it to under side of the bumper on the driver’s side. To provide clearance and a route for the wires, I had to cut a notch into the plastic air dam. I used one of the already screw screw holes and used self tapping screws in the other three locations. For added strength I epoxied the connector to the bumper as well. Since the bumper would be unremovable if the connector were hardwired, I added a waterproof connector. The kit is stingy with wire lengths, so I substituted my own wire. The Stealth unit itself i mounted beneath the driver’s seat. Don’t be fooled into believing there is clearance when testing with the driver’s seat positioned for rear seat access. Once the seat is returned to normal operation it lowers a bit and the box keeps the seat from being move forehand aft. I solved the problem by installing 5/8” thick nylon washers under the rear end of the seat slides. I also cut away a bit of the carpet under the front, inboard corner of the box. You will need to remove the driver’s seat in order to attach the front screws of the box. Be sure to disconnect and isolate the neutral battery terminals to prevent inadvertent air bag discharge. After removing the interior trim from the A-pillar, the door sill, and the driver side foot well, The wiring and cable tucked nicely away along with the OEM wiring and wiring for my taillights. I mounted the pulley horizontally behind the brake pedal. Installing the vacuum pump was my biggest worry and challenge. Instructions are to zip tie it “somewhere”. That seemed pretty casual for a safety system. I chose, instead, to fabricate an aluminum bracket that attaches to the lip of the engine compartment and to the wheel well (this latter attachment point is necessary to keep the pump from vibrating). Finally, the kit comes with 3/8” fittings to tap into the brake booster vacuum lines. The Jeep, however, uses 8mm nylon tubing. Brake Buddy, via etrailer.com, stated that the tubing would stretch and all would be good. Again, this felt casual for a safety system. Instead, I purchased an 8mm check valve and a 8-6-8mm barbed tee through Another online retailer to do the job right. I had to heat the Jeep tubing to fit even the 8mm tee, so the is no way the larger 3/8” fittings would have worked. See photo of my finished vacuum line installation. Bottom line, it was a POA install, but looks great. Hopefully it will stop the Jeep when towing. I’ll find out soon. :D
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
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.
The Air Force One Braking system just arrived. I opened the box and looked it all over. No damage to anything thanks to good packing. A friend of mine has this same braking system and he loves it. Can't give a product review because it's not installed yet but I can honestly say Dianna A in customer service helped me get my order correct.
# 14
Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit
This product worked great for me. I didn't want the brake lights in my plug-in hybrid activating my trailer brakes when all I wanted was regenerative braking. Now I can get regen by taking my foot off the gas pedal and trailer braking by putting my foot on the brake pedal.
Delivered early and everything packaged as stated
# 15
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Arrived on time. Installed it myself after watching some UTube videos. Fits abs functions great on 2014 Tiffin Red with 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Best decision I ever made since purchasing my motorhome. Easy, convenient to connect and disconnect. Everyone I communicated with at etrailer was so knowledgeable and patient and friendly. If you are thinking of towing a vehicle behind your RV, do not purchase a towing package before you contact etrailer.
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster w/ Pressure Reducer for RVs w Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
The product shipped on time and has been worry free. etrailer gets 5 stars for customer service every time I order from them.
This braking system does what it's suppose to do, smooth proportional braking between motorhome air brakes and the tow vehicle. The only reason I did not rate at 5 stars is that there is a slight misalignment of air cylinder mounting bracket and 2022 Jeep Gladiator brake pedal.
# 17
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
Works great fairly easy install. It has been in use for the last 8 month's with no issues. Here may be some helpful hints that I found when installing. Use 10-12" long extension for 13mm nut (left side of opening panel that was removed). Install bracket. Adjust plunger & backing nut by feel. Remove bracket. Install switch with ring washer & nut. Crimp red & green wires on switch wires. Reinstall bracket under dash.
I installed it myself to tow my 2018 Jeep Wrangler as I had experience as an auto mechanic myself years ago. I would not reccomend self install for those without such eperience even though the online videos were helpful. The only issue I had with performance was sticking lock mechasims which was resolved by calling the manufacturer, who instructed cleaning the housings which got dirty.
# 18
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for 2021 and Newer Freightliner Chassis RVs w/ BrakeSync
Everything went extremely well after talking to DEMCO an ordering a Demco Vacuum Tee Fitting for Factory Brake Booster Sensor Port Item # DM6257.
Love the Air Force One. After professional installation, it's simple to and quick hook up the toad. The bluetooth display in the rig cockpit clearly indicates when toad's brakes are engaged. In the year since it was installed, we've used it over 10,000 miles with no problems.
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for 2020 and Newer Tiffin Chassis RVs w/Factory Air Brakes
Towing a 2020 F250SD with powerstroke. The Blue Ox Patriot 3 just would not press the petal enough. This applies the breaks well. Had to mount the box behind grill due to no room under hood. Used some copper wire to make sure it stayed in place. Had to cut a bit of the plastic cover over radiator. One thing did that was a little off the instructions is I did not run power into cab with air hose. I took power off my charging coach-> Toad charging circuit because it was under the bumper. For the reed switch I ran a wire to passenger side fuse box and used a fuse tap. Every thing else was pretty easy. I am pretty handy and have all tools needed. I installed in about 6 hr.
This system along with installation videos and info was exactly what I needed. I thank Alex J. for all the help making sure I had everything needed for my specific 2009 Wrangler. Systems, accessories, and installation vary by year and Jeep mods, Alex went above and beyond to make sure every part of this install worked for my specific rig setup and vehicle.
# 20
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
All the Roadmaster components are good quality.
Installed it on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator. I had bend the bracket slightly to ensure the button was pressed evenly. Otherwise, works as it should.
Best 2024 Chevrolet Equinox Flat Tow Set Up - Tow Bar Braking System
Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer, and today we're taking a look at the best flat-tow setup for 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. Now there's five main components required for flat-towing your Equinox down the road, and we will start on the vehicle side and that's gonna start with the base plate and that attaches to the frame of the vehicle and gives us the structural mounting point for the rest of our connections. And the connecting point between the base plate and the hitch on the RV is gonna be your tow bar and that's your second component. Again, this is the physical attachment, basically like the coupler of your trailer, this is what is going to pull this down the road. Now, just like a trailer, you also have safety cables, just in case of disconnect. It's gonna attach to the safety chain loops and then also the ones on the hitch of the RV, we have diode wiring, which is gonna transmit the light signals from the RV to the taillights on the towed vehicle, giving you your running lights, your turn signals and brake lights, keeping you safe and legal.
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2024 Chevrolet Equinox
Well, neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look and installing the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System on 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. Now, this is gonna be available in two different configurations. You'll able to get it with a three diode light up brake indicator that goes on the rear view mirror of your vehicle, or you can get it with wireless coach link that's gonna transmit a signal to the dash on the RV. That way, you can see right away that your brakes are being applied. Now, there's five main components required for flat towing your Equinox down the road and we'll start on the vehicle side and that's gonna start with the base plate and that attaches to the frame of the vehicle and gives us the structural mounting point for the rest of our connections.
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, John with etrailer. If you're ready to flat tow your Equinox but you need a supplemental braking system, then check out what we install today. This is the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO, and we installed it on our 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. Now supplemental braking system is going to apply the brakes on your towed vehicle when you hit the brakes on your RV. A system like the Stay-IN-Play DUO is a permanent system that you install. It's a little bit more work to get it installed on your car, but unlike a portable system, it's there when you need it with just a flip of a switch.
Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2023 Chevy Equinox, we're gonna be showing you how to install the Demco Air Force One supplemental braking system. Before we get into that though, let's just take a couple of minutes, check this out and make sure it's gonna work for you. Before we kinda jump right in, I figured it'd be useful just to kinda refresh ourselves on the main components that we're gonna need to flat tow our Equinox down the road in the first place. First one will be the base plate and that's gonna provide us with a solid attachment point. That way we can hook our tow bar up.
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer. Today, on our 2023 Chevy Equinox, we're gonna be showing you how to install the Demco Stay-IN-Play supplemental braking system. Before we get into that though, let's just take a minute, check it out, and make sure it's what you're looking for. When it comes to picking out a braking system, it's a really important decision because it's really going to affect your flat towing experience. You want something that's gonna be reliable and easy to set up and everything in between.
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2023 Chevy Equinox, we're gonna be showing you how to install the Roadmaster Custom Fit stoplight Switch kit. But before we get into that, why don't we take a minute talk about it and help you understand where this part would come into play. A stoplight switch is a part that isn't always required but sometimes it's definitely a good idea to use it and it's really just gonna depend on what supplemental braking system you have. And right off the top of my head there's two that I can think of that would benefit from using a stoplight switch. One of 'em is the Roadmaster Invisibrake and the other is the Stay-IN-Play duo that's made by Demco and that's actually the braking system that we have on our vehicle today.
Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everybody, Ryan here at Etrailer. Today on our 2023 Chevy Equinox, we're gonna be showing you how to install the Demco air force one supplemental braking system, which is designed to work with freightliner chassis that have the brake sync installed. But, before we get into the installation, why don't we just take a minute, check this out, and make sure it's gonna work for you. Before we jump right in, I figured it'd be useful just to touch base and refresh ourselves on the main parts that we're gonna need to flat tow our Equinox down the road in the first place. First component will be your base plate. What that's gonna do is provide us with a solid and reliable connection point.
Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, John with etrailer. Hey, if you're looking to flat tow your Equinox and your rig has air brakes on it, then check out the Demco Air Force One supplemental braking system that we installed on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. So let's take a closer look at what you need to be able to flat tow down the road like this. Of course you're gonna need your base plate and that's gonna be the physical connection that's actually on your vehicle and this is what we hook up to and it's gonna allow you to start flat towing. You also are going to need diode wiring. Basically your trailer light wiring.
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Installation - 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2021 Chevy Equinox, we're going to be taking a look at, and showing you how to install the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch kit. Generally speaking, a stop light switch is going to be required to allow your braking system to work properly. Many different braking systems, specifically permanent-type braking systems, do require a brake signal input. So it requires to have a signal sent to it whenever the brake pedal inside of your Equinox is depressed. That way, the indicator light can function properly, as well as some other components that may require that signal from your brake pedal.
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Installation - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey neighbors, it's Brad at etrailer. and today I wanna walk you through a look and the installation of the Roadmaster brake light switch on a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The brake light switch gives you a signal because you can not tie into the factory wire on this vehicle. The reason you need this signal is because you're using a braking system. The switch has a plunger, and when the brake pedal is depressed, that plunger extends, sending the signal to your braking system. Now I wanna show you how we install it.
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi there Equinox owners today, your 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, we're gonna be taking a look at and showing you how to install DEMCO Stay-IN-Play DUO supplemental braking system, with the coach link wireless monitor. There are five main components you'll need when flat towing your vehicle behind your motorhome. You'll need your Tow Bar, which is the connection between your motorhome and your vehicle. You need your Base Plate, which is the point on your vehicle where your Tow Bar will attach. You'll also need your Safety Cables which is a supplemental connection in addition to your Tow Bar. You'll need your diode wiring or a lighting solution that will provide all the signals from your motorhome at the back of the vehicles.
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Demco Supplemental Braking System. So there's going to be a total of five main components needed to flat tow your Equinox down the road. First, one's going to be the base plate and the base plate is going to provide us with a solid and reliable connection point. That way we can hook our tow bar up to it. The tow bar is going to be that second component and this going to actually be the physical link that connects the front of your Equinox to the back of your motor home.
SMI Air Force One Braking System Installation - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi there Equinox owners, today on our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install Demco's air force one supplemental braking system. There's five main components you'll need when flat towing your vehicle behind your motor home, you'll need your tow bar, which is the connection between your motor home and your base plate, your safety cables, which is a supplemental connection in addition to your tow bar, you'll need your base plate, which provides the connection point on your vehicle to attach your tow bar, you also need your diode wiring, which takes all the lighting signals from your motor home and transfers them to the lights at the back of your vehicle, so people behind you know your intentions when going down the road, and your supplemental braking system, which will apply the brakes in your vehicle whenever you hit the brakes in your motor home, helping you come to a nice safe stop.Demco's air force one is a truly proportional braking system that's specifically designed to work with motor homes that have air brakes. It takes the air brakes on the metered air circuit and uses that air pressure to send it to the operating unit here. And from here, it goes out of the operating unit proportionally to apply the brake pedal inside the vehicle. What's nice about this is it monitors that in and air out pressure. So it matches the brake pressure in our vehicle that we're towing here to how hard we're pressing the brakes inside of our motor home, giving us a nice, smooth stopping performance across both our vehicle and the motor home.
Best 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Flat Tow Set Up SM99251
Ryan: Hey everybody, it's Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today we're going to be going over your best flat tow setup for your Chevrolet Equinox. Now to flat tow your Equinox, we're going to have five main components that are going to be needed. We're going to need a tow bar, a baseplate, safety cables, wiring, and finally, a braking system.Now if I had to recommend one tow bar that would work perfectly with our Equinox, I'd recommend this one here, and this is a Nighthawk Roadmaster. It's going to be extremely easy to use because it's nonbinding, so that's going to allow us to hook up and disconnect very easily without much struggle. It's also going to be very lightweight because it's made from aluminum, and when we're not using it, it can be stored in a closed position.I also like it too, because it does come included with and takes care of the need for our safety cables as well as our electrical cord that runs from our motor home to our six-pole connector here at the front of the vehicle.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox Flat Tow Set Up Options SM99251
Brian: Hey everybody! Brian here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be going over your best flat tow set up for your Chevrolet Equinox. Now, to flat tow your Equinox, we're going to have five main components that are going to be needed. You're going to need a tow bar, a base plate, safety cables, wiring, and finally, a braking system.Now, if I had to recommend one tow bar that would work perfectly with our Equinox, I'd recommend this one here and this is a Nighthawk Roadmaster. It's going to be extremely easy to use because it's non-binding, so that's going to allow us to hook and disconnect very easily without much struggle. It's also going to be very light weight because it's made from aluminum and when we're not using it, it can be stored in a closed position.I also like it, too, because it does come included with and takes care of the need for our safety cables, as well as our electrical cord that runs from our motor home to our six-pole connector here at the front of the vehicle and when it comes to the tow bar, another good option to use would be the Roadmaster All Terrain.
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Speaker 1: Today on our 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, we're going to be installing SMI Stay-in-Play Duo supplemental braking system, part number SM99251. With the Stay-in-Play Duo, you'll get proportional braking in your vehicle whenever you hit the brake pedal in your RV. It does this using an inertia switch inside the towed vehicle so it knows how quickly you want to stop. When you're ready to stop your vehicle and you slam on the brakes, the actuator in your vehicle will also stop your vehicle. The actuator on the towed vehicle will apply the brake on the towed vehicle.One of the greatest features about this system is that it's all built into the vehicle once it's installed. So you don't have to put in other systems that apply your brake that you have to remove every time you want to get in and out of the vehicle and use it.
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey, everybody. How's it going Today we're gonna be going over and showing you how to install the Brake Buddy Select 3 portable braking system here on our 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. So a braking system is gonna be one of the many components we need to successfully flat tow our vehicle. And the braking system is a pretty important part. A lot of people actually sort of overlook this. But in recent years this is actually a requirement for most vehicles over a certain weight in pretty much every state.
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Chevrolet Equinox we're gonna be installing SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO's supplemental braking system, part number SM99251. With the Stay-IN-Play DUO you'll get proportional braking in your vehicle whenever you hit the brake pedal in your RV, it does this using an inertia switch inside the towed vehicle so it knows how quickly you want to stop. When you're ready to stop your vehicle and you slam on the brakes the actuator in your vehicle will also stop your vehicle. The actuator on the towed vehicle will apply the brake on the towed vehicle.One of the greatest features about this system is that it's all built into the vehicle once it's installed so you don't have to put in other systems that apply your brake that you have to remove every time you want get in and out of the vehicle and use it. This one hides well underneath your engine compartment and here on the side you just simply turn it on when you're ready to use it and turn it off when you don't want it active.The sensitivity adjustment knob on the control box on the inside will allow you to adjust how much braking force you get under certain events. It uses the internal inertia sensor along with the adjustment setting that you've chosen to apply the brake appropriately.
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Chevrolet Equinox we're going to be taking a look at the Roadmaster Invisibrake Supplemental Braking System, part number RM-8700. And to help us in our installation we're also going to be using the replacement vacuum line and rubber hose for the Invisibrake System, part number RM-452136, and the Roadmaster stop light switch kit, part number RM-751489.Here's what our Invisibrake looks like when it's fully installed. The nice thing about this is is once it's installed there's nothing you're going to need to do. No temporary boxes to remove. No adjustments to make. It's just put it in, get it installed, get it adjusted to the braking you like, and you're done.
Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Hello neighbours, It's Brad here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the Demco Air Force One supplemental braking system for air brakes on a 2017 Chevy Equinox. And when it comes to flat towing your vehicle, there's gonna be five main components that are required. Now, we'll start on the vehicle side. The first one's gonna be the base plate. And the base plate attaches to the frame of the vehicle, creating a mounting point for our tow bar.
Best 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Flat Tow Setup Options
Hi there, Equinox owners. Today we're going to be taking a look at the best flat tow options for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. There's five main components you'll need when flat towing your vehicle behind your motor home. You'll need your tow bar, which is the connection between your motor home and your vehicle, your safety cables, which is a supplemental connection in addition to your tow bar, your baseplate, which provides a connection point at the front of your vehicle, your diode wiring, which takes all the lighting signals from your motor home and transfers them to the lights at the back of your vehicle so people around you know your intentions when going down the road, and lastly your supplemental braking system, which will apply the brakes in your vehicle when you hit the brakes in your motor home to help it come to a safe stop.Our customers decided to use Blue Ox's baseplate, which is a great baseplate. But, however, I would recommend Roadmaster's direct-connect baseplate kit. I find that the Roadmaster baseplate just has a little bit cleaner installation and provides better connection points when mounting your hardware such as your electrical and breakaway switch.Our customer opted for Roadmaster's Falcon 2 tow bar.
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Shane: Hi I'm Shane with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be going over the best flat tow setup for a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. There's going to be five main components for a flat tow setup with any vehicle. First one's going to be your base, second, your tow bar. Then your safety cables, your wiring and your braking system. With the Chevy Equinox, it's going to require three additional parts.
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Installation - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
There's going to be five main components for a flat tail setup with any vehicle. First one's going to be your base plate, second your tow bar, then your safety cables, your wiring, and your breaking system. With the Chevy Equinox, it's going to require three additional parts. We're going to require a break light switch, a fuse master fuse bypass, and a charge line.Our stoplight switch is going to mount behind our break pedal. When our break pedal's depressed, it's going to send a signal to the indicator light mounted in our RV to tell us that our breaking system is being activated. Because our stoplight switch is going to require power from the battery, our charge line kit is going to allow us to charge our battery while our vehicle is being flat towed.Our Roadmaster bypass allows us to bypass the fuse.
Blue Ox Patriot Proportional Braking System Installation - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Speaker 1: Today in this 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, we'll be having a look at and showing you how to install a Blue Ox Patriot II Portable Braking System, part number BRK2016. Here's what the Blue Ox Patriot II looks like installed. The reason you're going to want a supplemental braking system such as the Patriot II is because many states require you have one if you're flat-towing your vehicle.The Patriot II also sets itself apart from other options out there because this is a portable unit. If you own multiple vehicles that you want tow on different occasions, you only need one braking system to go in between them. You can simply take this out of one car and put it in the other without any issues. It'll save you time save you money.This is a proportional unit as well.
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey, everybody. How's it going Today, we're gonna be going over and showing you how to install the Demco Stay-IN-Play supplemental braking system here on our 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. So a supplemental braking system is gonna be a required component for a flat tow setup in most states over a certain weight. Our Equinox here is probably gonna exceed those in just about every state, so it's a safe thing to say that this is gonna be a requirement to flat tow this vehicle. Now, what this actually does is, and the reason we need it, it's gonna apply the brakes here in our towed vehicle while we're driving our motor home. And that's important, it's 'cause it's gonna allow us to come to a smooth and effective stop.
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