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Imagine prepping for your trip and having your braking system ready in less than a minute. With the RVibrake 4, the audio assistant guides you step by step, so there's no fumbling or guesswork, just a quick and reliable setup every time.
A braking system is a must when towing a Ford Mustang behind your motorhome. Without it, the extra weight of your toad (towed Ford Mustang) puts more stress on your RV's brakes, makes it harder to stop safely, and can even put your warranties at risk. Most states legally require one, and if you're ever in an accident, not having a braking system could leave you with major insurance and liability problems. Plus, without one you don't have a breakaway safeguard. If your toad ever disconnects, there's nothing to bring it to a stop.
First, this system is great for DIYers because there's minimal installation. You just run a cable from the breakaway switch on the front of your car into the cab to connect with the unit. The trickiest part might be drilling through the firewall if there isn't already a hole, but once that's done the rest is simple. Clip on the brake pedal claw, plug the unit into your car's 12V outlet, press the "Auto Position" button, and follow the voice prompts. That's it. If you want to avoid the drilling altogether there is a wireless breakaway adapter available (RVI84FR - sold separately).
Second, it gives you a lot of flexibility. Moving it from one toad to another is simple. As long as you have a second Ford Mustang breakaway kit (RVi97FR — sold separately) installed, the Curt RVi 4 can be set up in another car in minutes. That means you can switch up which Ford Mustang comes with you on your next camping trip. And if you trade in your toad down the road, getting the new one ready for this unit is a breeze.
The RVi 4 has a built-in inertia sensor that knows when your motorhome slows down. As soon as it senses that change, it presses your toad's brake pedal at the same time and with the same force you apply up front. From a gradual slow down at a red light to a hard stop in an emergency, the toad and the RV will brake together. That's what makes it a proportional system.
If you're towing a hybrid or any car with continuous-power-assist brakes, all you have to do to use the RVi 4 is choose Active in the "Brake Type" setting on the Bullseye monitor.
The RVi 4 also comes with a breakaway switch, an absolute must for safe flat towing. If there's ever an emergency situation where your toad becomes detached from the motorhome, the breakaway switch will immediately activate the brakes and bring your Ford Mustang to a stop.
This switch mounts to the front of your toad and plugs directly into the unit. It includes a pin that connects to your RV's hitch receiver with a breakaway cable. If the toad and RV become disconnected, the cable will pull the pin out of the switch and trigger the braking system.
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If you’ve ever worried about the hassle of installing a flat tow brake system every time, the Curt RVi Series?4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System (RVI44FR) is what you’ve been waiting for. It satisfies your safety and legal needs without hassle thanks to the audio assistant that walks you through a 30-second setup, and it knows exactly when you’re towing with its proportional braking system that mirrors your RV’s pressure. I’m impressed by how it fits almost any vehicle, stays compact thanks to its 12V plug-in design, and shows you live feedback with the Bullseye wireless monitor right on your dash. The breakaway kit protects you if things go wrong, and everything packs away easily between trips. For any RVer who hates complicated installs but still wants dependable, legal, and safe braking, this portable system is a perfect match.
Jesse (etrailer.com employee) here. I got my first look at the RVI brake system last week. My first impression was the box and packaging was very neat and clean. The portable system was extremely easy to set up. It talks to you and tells you what to do! This is perfect for DIYers or first timers that don't want to pay big $$$$ to have a shop install a braking system.This system uses the Bullseye monitor which is what really sets it apart. The bullseye is a touch screen and it does all kinds of stuff like real time towing info, diagnostics and braking adjustment just to mention a few.
I recently got to host a first look for this system and I gotta say, its pretty cool. Its small and lighter than similar systems. It can be a little clunky the first time you install it but once you get through that first install, it becomes a lot easier. Once plugged in, the unit will talk you through how to calibrate and will notify you if there are any issues. If there is, the Bullseye will tell you what the issue is and what needs to be done. Cuts out a lot of guess work. The only thing that needs to be installed in the breakaway. I highly recommend this system to someone who wants something easy to use with next to no install.
We just got these added to the site, so I was really excited to go to the first look training so I can learn more. I love that this RVI system is not as bulky as the other portable systems I have had in the past. It is very simple to install, and I really like how it talks back to me, just like my kids Ha Ha! The Bullseye screen is definitely a bonus, it gives peace of mind while flat towing. If things start acting up it alerts you.
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