Before you choose any of the systems, first please go to their website and look at the installation instructions.
Several years ago, I looked at the M&G system along with the Air Force 1... and others. Maybe things have changed, but I believe it showed that it required a hole to be drilled into the car floor behind the brake pedal and also required permanently attaching a cable to the brake pedal.
This was a deal breaker for me! First, I did not want anyone drilling holes in the floor of my new car and I also had issues with a cable that could potentially bind, or fail be permanently attached to my brake pedal. Also let's talk about if there were any problems with my new car and the dealer started blaming the installed system. Yes, I know it wouldn't affect the sunroof warranty, but it could be blamed if many other systems under the car were to fail... We all know how dealers are about denying repairs when aftermarket products are installed.
Second thing that really bothered me was that there was nothing to show me the system was on and working. I'm pretty sure that there was a "kit" you could buy and install for an extra cost that provided you "ONE LED LIGHT" that you could mount on the dash and would be lit if the system was on. Also, that one led needed to have the wire run from the back of the coach to the all the way to the dash just for that little LED. What was also an issue for me was it told you nothing about the function of the system only if it was turned on or off.
Everyone on here will probably disagree with our choice but, we went with a portable system for two reasons... the MAIN one is we tow two different Jeeps, a Jeep Wrangler or a Jeep Gladiator truck. For us it was easiest to be able to take it from one vehicle to another. Its super easy to set up and nothing for the dealer to complain about if I need work done as nothing is left in or connected to the car.
To hook it up is literally this easy.
Place the brake unit on the floor of the vehicle and clip the arm on the brake pedal.
Plug in the power wire into the cigarette plug and a breakaway wire into the side of the box.
Press the "auto-position" button 3 times when prompted.
THATS IT. You're done, close the door and drive away.
It could be installed by an 8-year-old and takes about a minute from start to finish. What I also liked about RVI is that it has a tablet screen that shows you when the unit is braking and with what force, also allowing you to touch the screen and manually brake the system with a touch of the tablet. It will also alert you if there is a problem with the system. In addition, we added their TPMS for all 12 tires (8 coach and 4 on the Jeep) that is also monitored from the same tablet. And lastly, we added their "towed battery charger" that adds a charge line system to the battery while being towed. This also shows a live voltage of the Jeeps battery while it is being towed again, on the tablet screen.
I realize this system is not for everyone, and it takes a few seconds longer to install than just a simple airline, and yes, you have to move the brake move in and out each time but for us this was the best package for our needs and we have been very happy with it!
Hope this helps!
Last edited by AZ Rob; 03-10-2023 at 04:53 PM.
1998 Prevost Vogue XL 40' non-slide (It's our first Prevost but 5th RV)
We have RVed all of the lower 48 and into Canada 3 times
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