Roadmaster Invisbrake #8700 or Blue Ox Patriot II Supplemental Braking Comparison

Updated 04/10/2020 | Published 11/16/2017

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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset

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$1380.00

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

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$1175.00

Question:

Which of the two systems is better? Thank you.

asked by: Ricardo T

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Invisi Brake # RM-8700 and the Blue Ox Patriot II part # BRK2019 are both supplemental brake systems but they are pretty far apart in every other way. The # BRK2016 is a much simpler to install setup that works very well. But you have to install and remove it every time you want to flat tow/drive. For this style though it is the best setup.

The Invisibrake requires a one-time in-depth install that will take some time, but once installed it works great. If this is more like what you'd want though I'd recommend the SMI DUO # SM99251 though as it works just as well but it installs much easier. It's our installers favorite system by far.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Richard D.

4/8/2020

Will this braking system work on a Blueox Blackhawk hitch?

Chris R.

4/10/2020

I assume you're refering to the Stay-In-Play # SM99251, but any of the three braking systems Jameson mentioned above will work great with your BlackHawk tow bar. The two components won't have any effect on each other.