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Tales of the TOAD
03-12-2013, 13:45
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RE: Tales of the TOAD
I've been using an M&G braking system on our 99' CR-V since we replaced the motorcycle with an automobile. I love it. Basically because the only action that is required to put it into service or to take it out of service is disconnecting the "quick disconnect" in the grill of the CR-V.

I chose to add the "break away" feature which is a small air accumulator and an electric valve that is triggered by a break-away switch in the grill of the CR-V. I did the full installation myself. M&G said a few hours. It took me a good part of a day being as slow as I am.

On my coach BB had installed a quick disconnect on the back of the coach for use on air activated towed braking systems. For me it just meant connecting a hose from the back of the bus to the quick disconnect on the front of the CR-V.

A note of potential interest about the reported danger of teeing into the existing air brake air line (as BB did before their lawyers told them not to get involved.): There is no danger if done correctly. When I had my radiator replaced the garage neglected to replace the brake air line into the quick disconnect in the back of the BB. I ran like this for a couple of months until my wife reported hearing a noise when I applied my brakes when backing into a campsite. There was no apparent issues when I had that MAJOR air leak with the braking on the BB. I mention this because one of the options with the new M&G is an auxiliary air compressor type system tied into the coach for those people reluctant to put a tee into their air braking line. Do whatever you feel comfortable with (obviously.)

Eric and Suzie Perplies full timing since 04' in a 1996 PT-42.
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Tales of the TOAD - Itchintogo - 02-24-2013, 15:38
RE: Tales of the TOAD - DOSZORROS - 02-24-2013, 19:23
RE: Tales of the TOAD - Hoosierdaddy - 02-24-2013, 21:23
RE: Tales of the TOAD - Itchintogo - 02-25-2013, 14:06
RE: Tales of the TOAD - cmillsap - 02-24-2013, 21:28
RE: Tales of the TOAD - Arcticdude - 02-25-2013, 02:27
RE: Tales of the TOAD - encantotom - 02-25-2013, 11:30
RE: Tales of the TOAD - pgchin - 02-25-2013, 12:22
RE: Tales of the TOAD - thudpilot1 - 03-08-2013, 09:54
RE: Tales of the TOAD - thudpilot1 - 03-10-2013, 21:30
RE: Tales of the TOAD - thudpilot1 - 03-10-2013, 21:30
RE: Tales of the TOAD - cire - 03-12-2013 13:45
RE: Tales of the TOAD - encantotom - 03-11-2013, 18:04
RE: Tales of the TOAD - Itchintogo - 03-13-2013, 01:53



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