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Jeff Watt:
Re-visiting this thread as I am contemplating changing my 06 Explorer to a new(er) 11-13 model.

I currently have the US Gear system (Roadmaster) and it works well - or no complaints. The only thing about it is the way it is installed the solenoid pulls the cable attached to the brake pedal - this works well BUT because my 06 (and a new one) has adjustable pedals, I have to be aware to not move the pedals or use the memory settings as this put the brake pedal in the wrong spot for proper operation.

For $ sake I am thinking of moving the brake system from the old to the new, but I am wondering what others think of the air type systems. The M&G does not fit newer Explorers.

Jeff

Steve Huber:
Jeff,
I've installed "Toad Stops" on both my Jeeps (Wrangler and Liberty) and am very pleased with their performance. The system is totally passive as you don't have to do anything to enable it once it's installed. The only item inside the passenger compartment is the cable that runs from the firewall to the brake pedal (so you will have to ensure the pedal is at a fixed position when towing). The only "extra" cable between the RV and toad is the break-away cable. The electrical cable can be included in your standard 7 pin light cable. The system provides proportional braking and only applies the toad brakes when the it is pushing against the RV. Installation is fairly straight forward with clear instructions provided. Since most of the system is electrical, you can place the components almost anywhere under the hood.  I've had my systems for 7 and 4 years respectively with no problems.
Hope this helps.
Steve

LEAH DRAPER:
I am REAL happy with my SMI Air Force One Braking system.  

Larry Fisk:
I also have the SMI Air Force One system and love it. Installation was not done by me though, I had a shop do it. It was more involved than I cared to tackle.

Jeff Watt:
Steve,

The system you have appears to be much like what I have now; I'd like to move away from the cable attached to the brake pedal so the pedal/ seat memory settings can be accessed by other family drivers.

Larry and Leah, I have been thinking of the Airforce 1 setup as one less electrical connection is a good thing in my opinion - I had problems with a loose connection in a the cable/plug-in which resulted in intermittent failure of either lights or brake function in the toad.

Jeff

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