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04-02-2021, 06:33 AM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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What is a good toad brake system for a diesel pusher
I am looking for a good braking system for my 2017 Winnebago Forza (diesel). I tow a 2016 Chevy Colorado 4x4. Any recommendations with would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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04-02-2021, 07:22 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: 5 miles south of Lakeville, Mn
Posts: 516
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Air Force one. Have it, love it.
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FAA ATC ret, VFW, Legion, VVA, NRA
2012 Journey 36M, Cummins 360hp, 2015 Ford Explorer Blue Ox, AF1
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04-02-2021, 08:00 AM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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Great, thanks!
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04-02-2021, 08:33 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Pflugerville/Austin, Tx
Posts: 7,368
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We have had the RVI brake on a couple RV and went with it again for this one as it seems to do all we want.
I think the brake system is more a last ditch safety item for us as we do not drive or stop, nor pull a large vehicle in a way that added breaking power is really needed.
Only in "panic" mode for us? And so far that has not happened!
So I think most any of the systems will work, so it gets down to the details of how to set them up and the small points.
The RVI is not likely to be much different than several others and which you might like is still open until you use one, right?
For the RVI, we plug it into 12VDc on the dash, it has a cord from the RV to the car for lights, etc. and one more small item is a breakaway switch which most states require as a final safety if the hitch, safety chains and everything else goes bad, the brake will then put the car brakes on to stop it from running away! So we need to have a small connector under the dash for the breakaway.
It is a basic switch mounted under the front with a pin which has a small tether that will put the pin out if the car goes too far away!
Setting up to tow, once the car and cord is connected is this:
Set the RVI box in the floor, snap the "claw" of the box on the brake pedal, plug in the 12v and breakaway wires. It then has you push a button three times, while it activates the break to check it is setting solid, etc. and if it all happens, the "magic voice" says, ready!
WE also have a tablet which came with the system and a hub for communications from the tablet by the driver to the box. Before we take off, we have a test button on the tablet screen and I push it while the wife watches the car to see it does actually do it's thing.
Sound difficult but my wife does the brake while I hook up the tow bar and then we test it al along with checking all the RV and car lights. Pretty quick and simple.
The difference is likely to be in those details!
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Why no RV year, make and floorplan on MY signature as we suggest for others?
I currently DO NOT have one!
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04-02-2021, 09:46 AM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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Thanks, I will look into that one.
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04-03-2021, 01:05 PM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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Has anyone owned a ReadyBrake RB-4000 Towed Vehicle Receiver Style Supplemental Brake System?
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04-07-2021, 05:10 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Florida
Posts: 40
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Me too, Air Force One undaughterly the best. Had it installed on my 2004 Journey that recently sold and bought a 2016 Journey. Tomorrow I'm installing the "coach portion" of the Air Force One on our new coach. It was a plus selling point telling the prospective new owners of the 04 Journey that it came with the AFO braking system!
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2016 Winnebago Journey - U.S. Army
FCC: KE4JR - FMCA: 340622 - WIT: W171034
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04-07-2021, 05:27 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: North Texas
Posts: 44
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M&G
Look into the M & G air brake system.
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04-07-2021, 06:32 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 31
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I don’t know much about all the other braking systems but my old Classic Brake Buddy has been great for 17 1/2 years. I’m still using it on my 2004 Liberty I have pulled over 100,000 miles.
It works, simple.
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2020 Horizon 42 Q, 450 ISL
2007 Itasca Ellipse 40 FD, 400 ISL
2004 Southwind 32 VS, 1999 Fleetwood Storm 30H
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04-07-2021, 08:08 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chino Valley, Arizona
Posts: 64
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I use the ready brute elite. Going on 5 years now!
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2016 Holiday Rambler Ambassador towing 2010 Jeep Wrangler
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04-08-2021, 12:00 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 9
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I have a 2017 Colorado and I use the RVI2.
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04-08-2021, 11:47 AM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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Thanks for all of the GREAT information everyone.
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04-08-2021, 06:49 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posts: 7
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I have a 2017 Forza 34t, towing a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid, and I use the Air Force One. It has worked flawlessly for 2 years+ now, and I love it. I HIGHLY recommend the product.
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Don Gagnon WB8HQS
'17 Winnebago Forza 34T DP
'08 Ford Escape toad
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04-09-2021, 03:47 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 32
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I have the ready brake receiver i use with a 2017 Wrangler. It works good for me
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2003 Journey 36g
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04-15-2021, 11:39 AM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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Thanks so much for the excellent advice! I appreciate everyone's input!! Hopefully I will be able to return the favor with input to someone else's question. Safe travels everyone!
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04-16-2021, 06:41 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Avon Park, Florida
Posts: 84
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I use Demco Stay-in-Play Duo Towed Vehicle Braking System. Have not had any issues.
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Ken
2014 Winnebago Vista 35F
2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Blue Ox Towing System
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04-16-2021, 07:01 AM
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2017 Winnebago Forza
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
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Thanks for the recommendation.
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