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  1. dkoldman

    Lippert Acquires RVi Brake: What’s Next for Tire Patrol Owners?

    I missed this. I have all RVi Brake system but I got nothing. I guess it is good news. The Braking system is awesome but Tire Patrol is what I am interest in what they intend to do or not. I think they just abandoned all of us that have Tire Patrol systems...
  2. KT

    Intermittent Brake Lights on 2011 Flying Cloud While Towing at Night

    We rarely tow our 2011 25' Flying Cloud FB at night, so never noticed this before. Coming home the other night on the freeway, we noticed through our back up camera that our brake lights were coming on and off intermittently without any braking on our part. It was very random, and it occurred...
  3. HO

    Demco Stay and Play Causes Brake Pulsing With Blinkers on Wrangler

    Hello, I just installed the Stay and Play on my 2021 Wrangler and am having the issue of brakes pulsating when blinkers or hazard lights are turned on. We did my friend's 2025 Wrangler at the same time, and his has the same issue. We recalibrated both vehicles a couple of times. Anyone else had...
  4. CH

    Preventing Jeep Auto Parking Brake Issues When Towing Solo

    I have a 2023 Overland. After setting the vehicle up to tow, I put the RV in drive, the toad wheels will not roll. In checking with the car set up, the brake has kicked back on. Once I release the brake, then it's fine. I've towed a Commander and a JGC over 23 years and never had this issue. In...
  5. AM

    Free Meritor/WABCO Brake and Transmission Manuals Shared

    For electric/hydraulic brake systems. Make an offer. I have a few sets of these.
  6. Papa Dave

    Troubleshooting Non-Responsive Air Brake Gauges on 2005 Freightliner Chassis

    After a year in storage my 2005 Winnebago Journey 36G has non registering Air Brake System Gauges (Front and Rear). Both gauges read zero. However there is enough air pressure to release the parking brake and the coach seems to drive and brake normally without any alarm. If the air suspension...
  7. Mit12

    Brake Lights Not Working on Monaco Diplomat? Check Air Pressure and 7-Pin Connector Solutions

    Hey guys I wanted to share something I found out on my coach. I spent hours looking for a problem that does not exist. I hooked yp my Jeep to the coach wiring to make sure everything was wired correctly after replacing my 7 pin connector on the coach. Left turn worked, right turn worked running...
  8. CH

    Adjusting 5th Wheel Brake Gain for Rainy Conditions

    Hello all, I’m new in the RV travel world. I have my 5th wheel trailer brake gain @ 4.0. Do I keep the same gain while driving during rain?
  9. FR

    Safely Removing Air Brake Knob Roll Pin for Dash Modifications

    I need to remove the air brake knob to install some 12v plug-ins on my dash. I believe it has a rolled pin. Is there a trick to removing the pin without ordering a push kit?
  10. BB

    Troubleshooting Spartan Safe Haul Brake System on 2023 Foretravel

    I have a remote monitoring system - coachlink...that shows me that the brakes were applied in my flat tow vehicle. I was thinking that it wasn't working..but went through some problem solving. Used an air compressor, blew air into the hose that connects to the airforce one....the braking...
  11. QU

    Ram and Jeep Recall: Trailer Brake Defect Affects 450,000+ Vehicles

    You're probably not towing with a Jeep (if you are, I'll call the Reddit tow police) but if you have any sort of 2025-26 Ram, you might want to not tow with that. Any sort. They're estimating that Stellantis will have to recall all of them. Ram and Jeep are recalling 456,287 vehicles after the...
  12. TankerIP-AIR

    Nev-R-Lube Bearing and Brake Replacement Costs on 2019 25FB Flying Cloud

    Why do I now have to replace the Nev-R-Lube bearings on my 2019 25FB FC? Took it in today to the AS dealer for the "forever warranty" inspection. Report back soon after this morning was all four bearings were leaking grease and needed to be replaced. Maybe about $3000 but still getting parts...
  13. OD

    Diagnosing Brake Delay on 2025 F350 Dually with 5th Wheel Disk Brakes

    A few years back I updated the drum brake to Disk Brakes and have thread on here for the build process. Back then I had a 2013 F250 Dually towing it. There was a 3 - 5 second delay in brake action. I even installed a P3 controller and it only made a second difference and had to run the...
  14. J&

    Best Practices for Maintaining Brake Buddy Breakaway Switches

    I have just replaced a 4 year old brake Buddy breakaway switch which no longer worked. I want to do a better job of maintaining the new one. Some say put dielectric grease in it, others say that will cause it to not work. How do you maintain your breakaway switch to keep it from corroding? I...
  15. BE

    Custom Suspension and Brake Upgrades Transform 2006 RB SMB Handling

    we bought an unreal SMB a few years ago that had been modded by the first owner at a shop in San Diego that did a Crow style build. Not the build so often seen online with the funky twin shock stabilizers on diesel low tops but a beautiful gaucho build with all the SMB stuff like Starcool and...
  16. GS

    Parking Brake Alarm on Entegra Aspire: Diode Fix and Troubleshooting Steps

    I have a 2018 Entegra, aspire 44 BI checked the fluid. It was low, filled it up. Did not solve the problem? I checked the wiring going in the back of the pressure switch at the - Both were fine. Does anybody else have an idea? I don't think it's the solnoid because the items on the b plus fuse...
  17. Mr.Action

    Is a Parking Brake Worth Adding to a Teardrop Trailer Build?

    Hello Folks, I'm in the process of gathering supplies to build a Teardrop and there is the question of a parking break option on the Dexter brake system. I am following Tony Latham's book and using it as a guide in my build, but did not see a reference about that. Is it good to have the option...
  18. CH

    Front Brake Failure on Flat-Towed Cherokee with Blue Ox Patriot System

    RVers, I have a 2025 Cherokee, flat towed behind my New Aire. I have a Blue Ox setup including the Patriot braking system, the portable one. We have been using this system on this car for many trips over the last 12 months. When we returned home a couple days ago, I unhooked and did not...
  19. Rene T

    Best Brake Pad Material for Recumbent Trikes on Asphalt

    I have a recumbent trike and one of my brake assemblies is making a lot of noise when activated. I only use my trike on asphalt roads or paved paths. What will be the best pads to use? Ceramic, or resin semi-metallic sintered metal?
  20. RO

    Correct Brake Drum Size and Replacement Options for 2007 2027SL

    Does anyone know the size of the brake drum on a 2007 2027SL I would like to replace drums and races or entire assembly Thanks
  21. TO

    2004 Dutch Star: Gauges, Tail, and Brake Lights Not Working—Where to Start?

    2004 Dutch Star with spartin chassis, no gauges no tail lights no break lights. Still have head lights and hazards. Does anyone have any idea what may be the problem?
  22. MM

    Brake Buddy Support Unresponsive Amid Company Shutdown and Fraud Allegations

    Hi all, Called Brake Buddy, Hopkins Manufacturing, emailed all, and am getting nowhere. I did talk to a rep who took info, said repairs would be covered, would hear back in 48 hours. A week later, I follow up. Rep says my request is in the system, but no movement on it. I should email this...
  23. Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake BRK2012
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    For sale Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake BRK2012

    Sits on floor of car and automatically presses brakes on car when motorhome slows Remote control allows you to monitor and activate it from motorhome Manual included Needs breakaway switch kit replacement, available for $67 on Amazon Flat towing is the way to go! Traveling in a motorhome is...
    $300.00
  24. PH

    Installing a Brake Controller on 2024 Adventurer: Plug-and-Play or Splicing?

    We just purchased a 2024 leftover adventurer and to my surprise, after the dealer sold and installed a tow dolly, there seems to be no electric brake controller, even though the unit has the tow package. Contacting the dealer they will install one for $660 plus tax. After doing a little...
  25. J&

    Brake Buddy Select 3 Breakaway Switch Replacement Options

    Thank you all for any input you may have. I am preparing for 2026 travel and was testing my BrakeBuddy breakaway and it’s not working. I proceeded to order a replacement and there are none to be found. Etrailer says it wont be available until November of 2026. My Brake Buddy is a select 3 As I...

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