M&G brake system

[Gardner Yeaw]

Pete,
I ordered the SMI system tonight. I am hesitant to tamper with the air
brake system and the SMI seems to do what I need. It ain't cheap, but spread
out over a few years it isn't that bad. I can install it myself, and that
saves a bit of change right there. I also ordered a Blue Ox tow bar. I may
re-name my BB 'The Flying Dollar'

P.S.
I know with boats, it is considered bad luck to rename it, does that
superstition exist with the RV crowd as well?

Gardner
78FC33

-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Pete Masterson
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 10:25 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] M&G brake system

Gardner,

I guess I'm just a few weeks ahead of you. I plan to tow my '93
Toyota. For supplemental braking, I'm considering the M&G as well as
the SMI system < http://www.smibrake.com/index.html
<http://www.smibrake.com/index.html> >.

On the AllAboutRVing list, a member there suggested the VIP-
Tow> chart for factors which you can use to do your own rating on braking
systems. Clickon < http://www.viprv.com/index2.html
<http://www.viprv.com/index2.html> > and look for the
comparison chart.

I like the M&G system because it uses the air brake system of the
coach to control the toad brakes. That seems like a very
straightforward choice. I like the SMI system because it uses the
normal vacuum assist brakes in the tow vehicle and appears to put
less stress on the toad braking system.

The VIP-Tow> other vendors.

Personally, I'm interested in a system that doesn't need to be
(partially) removed to drive the automobile.

I haven't made my decision yet ... but it will be soon.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA

On Aug 21, 2006, at 11:26 AM, Gardner Yeaw wrote:

> Has anyone used the M&G toad braking system? It connects to the coach
> air brake system and provides proportional braking on the toad. You
> unbolt the master cylinder in the toad and put the M&G adapter on and
> then remount the master cylinder to the adapter. It looks like a
> pretty
> good system and costs less than most other devices. (not portable
> between cars, however). Once installed you just connect the air
> hose to
> the coach (the coach air system needs to be tapped and a qick
> disconnect installed).
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33

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