Is this right For you? Product Expert Mike S says:
Yes, if you:
Own a motorhome with air brakes or air-over-hydraulic brakes
Tow a nicer or newer car and want the most precise braking possible
No, if you:
Want a system that doesn't require any setup so you can hit the road faster
Have limited space in your RV for a bulky air compressor
Intend to install yourself, but don’t have an advanced mechanical background
Truly proportional braking system with breakaway connects directly to your motor home's air brakes and applies the brakes in your towed car using the same force that you apply to the brakes in your RV. Lightweight actuator removes for storage. Lowest Prices for the best tow bar braking systems from Roadmaster. Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional part number RM-9160 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 800-298-1624 for expert service.
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Braking Systems
- RM-9160
Brake Systems
Proportional System
Air Brakes
Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
Fixed System
Recurring Set-Up
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Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
Truly proportional braking system with breakaway connects directly to your motor home's air brakes and applies the brakes in your towed car using the same force that you apply to the brakes in your RV. Lightweight actuator removes for storage.
Features:
Supplemental braking system applies towed vehicle's brakes in proportion to braking action of RV
Towed car's brakes are activated at the same time and with the same intensity as those in your motor home
Truly proportional system uses the air pressure from your RV's brakes to apply the brake pedal in your car
Connects to RV's air or air-over-hydraulic brakes to sense when and how those brakes are applied
Ensures synchronized, reliable braking
No false braking
Coach air brakes must be activated for system to apply towed car's brakes
LED display mounts in motor home to alert you when the towed vehicle's brakes are applied
Connects to towed car's brake light switch to ensure proper reading
Compact, lightweight actuator is easy to connect, disconnect, and store
Custom seat bracket (sold separately) is required to complete installation
Universal floor plate (450650-01 - sold separately) can be used if a custom option is not available
BrakeAway device brings towed car to a controlled stop in the event of separation
System meets the braking requirements of both the US and Canada
Made in the USA
Specs:
Application: motor homes with air brakes or air-over-hydraulic brakes
Cylinder length: approximately 2'
Limited lifetime warranty
Automatic, Truly Proportional Braking
BrakeMaster offers truly proportional, synchronized braking by connecting directly to your RV's air or air-over-hydraulic brakes. The air cylinder that attaches to your towed vehicle's brake pedal will apply your car's brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as you apply the brakes in the RV. To achieve this proportional braking, the BrakeMaster uses air pressure from your coach's brakes to depress the brake pedal in your towed car. The result is uniform, real-time braking that mirrors the slowing or stopping action of your coach.
Many other proportional systems activate the towed car's brakes based solely on inertia. With this kind of setup, any activity that affects the forward momentum of your towed car - from the coach actually braking, to driving over a pothole - can activate the supplemental braking system and apply your towed car's brakes. This potential for false braking, which can occur simply from driving over uneven terrain, can create a rough ride for you in the RV and can also wear out your towed car's brakes over time. The BrakeMaster is different, though. Because it is tied into your coach's brakes and is not dependent on inertia, this system activates only when you apply the brakes in your RV, so there is no false braking.
This braking system will work with almost any RV that has air or air-over-hydraulic brakes. It will also fit nearly any car, although a seat adapter may be required for installation in certain vehicles.
Installation and Easy Connection
The BrakeMaster connects directly to your RV's air or air-over-hydraulic brakes, making the installation on the RV side quite involved. An advanced mechanical background is required. Once you have successfully tapped into the RV's brakes, use the included hose to connect your RV brake line to BrakeMaster's actuating cylinder. A custom seat adapter (sold separately) is required to secure the cylinder to the floor in your towed car. If a custom bracket is not available for your application, then a universal floor plate (450650-01 - sold separately) can be used instead. The clamp on the opposite end of the cylinder attaches to your car's brake pedal. When you apply the brakes in your RV, air will travel from the RV to the cylinder. The cylinder will then transfer that air pressure to the actuating arm, which will apply the brake pedal in the towed car.
Once the BrakeMaster is completely installed, connecting and disconnecting is quick, easy, and requires no tools or adjustments. To disconnect the system, just remove the clamp from the brake pedal, unclip the cylinder from the mounting bracket, and disconnect the air hose. To connect again later, simply attach the clamp to the pedal, secure the cylinder to the bracket on your floor or seat adapter, and reconnect to the air hose.
Breakaway Device
In the unlikely event that your vehicle separates from your motor home, the included breakaway system will give you peace of mind. Just mount the breakaway switch at the front of your towed car and wire it to both your battery and to the BrakeAway air reservoir. The air reservoir connects to the actuator that presses the brake pedal in your towed car. If your towed car separates from your motor home, the pin in the breakaway switch will be pulled out, which will send a signal to the BrakeAway to activate. The BrakeMaster actuator will then be signaled to press your towed car's brake pedal, bringing your vehicle to a stop.
Monitor Alerts
Most supplemental braking systems have methods of letting you know you when the system is activated, but they don't necessarily inform you of whether or not the brake pedal is being depressed. Such setups leave opportunities for false notification, which can be dangerous and potentially damaging. If the system activates but doesn't depress your car's brake pedal, then your RV's brakes will be taxed because they will have to brake for the towed car as well. On the other hand, if the system isn't properly positioned, it could be pressing your car's brake pedal continuously, which could damage your vehicle. BrakeMaster's system is different. The included LED monitor connects to your towed car's brake light switch. When your car's brake light goes on or off, so does the notification light. This way you'll always know whether or not your car's brake pedal is being pressed.
9160 Road Master Brake Master Supplemental Braking System with Breakaway - Air and Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional - RM-9160
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (68 Customer Reviews)
Truly proportional braking system with breakaway connects directly to your motor home's air brakes and applies the brakes in your towed car using the same force that you apply to the brakes in your RV. Lightweight actuator removes for storage.
- RM-9160
by: Doug L11/29/2021
2007 Jeep Patriot
This kit was installed on a 2007 Jeep Patriot. It did require fabrication of a seat mount bracket. Fairly easy with some angle iron and some spacers. Install was fairly straightforward. It required mounting the surge tank inside the engine bay and running wiring to and from the battery and breakaway switch. It also required mounting the quick release air fittings at the bumper, inside the vehicle, and also at the rear of the RV. I also mounted the LED indicator inside the RV and utilized the existing towing harness to run power from the vehicle to the front of the RV.
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by: Daniel12/07/2021
2018 Ford Fiesta
Great supplemental braking system. We are the second owners of our class-A motorhome. The original owners had installed a Brakemaster system; so we figured to use the same type of equipment as well - and we're glad we did. Having a proportional air over hydraulic braking system seems to provide a more accurate braking experience for our 2018 Ford Fiesta. Each time I apply brakes on the motorhome, a red LED light on the dash illuminates to tell me that the brakes are being applied on the tow vehicle as well.
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by: Cheryl04/08/2022
Mini Cooper
Love the small unit in my mini cooper. The air brakes are true proportional when braking. It is easy to set up and break down.
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by: Harry02/17/2022
Works great EZ install, dont forget the seat adapter bracket
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by: Allan10/29/2021
2015 Toyota Tacoma
For me it is the perfect towed braking system! Simple operating principle, easy installation, quick set-up and detach. Never needed for breakaway, but pre-trip test is always perfect functioning. Definitely saves on coach braking force needed.
(Installed on 2015 Itasca 34T DP w/2007 Toyota Tacoma)
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by: Bill08/19/2019
2008 Honda Pilot
Roadmaster was real slow with the delivery of the seat adapter. But Michael kept me informed all the way through to the delivery. etrailer is 5 stars all the way from start to finish. I look forward to using them in my orders to follow.
Now for ROADMASTER products
RM-643 safety cables quality is good work fine Delivery was fast
RM-9160 brake master system Love this system instructions were easy to follow
RM-15267 toad tail light/brake wiring good instructions for install
RM-1550-1 base plate good instructions for install except you need to drill two 1/2'' holes you must measure and mark as there is no pilot hole.
The whole system works great with the 2008 Honda Pilot
RM-88189 seat adapter I have yet to install as I had to make up my own for the trip.
I will say the seat adapter bracket is made just for the Honda and Acura, they had to make custom make. Thanks to all the car towed great for my first trip of 1,100 miles
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by: Larry Loppy02/11/2022
System what have it any other way and great delivery time be able to put it on my truck
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by: Henchman01/29/2021
Looks to be very complete and should work as intended. As of yet, have not installed and cannot comment as to whether it actually will work. Have confidence in the Roadmaster name and their products. Am not expecting any issues. (Just received yesterday, 01/28/21).
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by: Glenn04/24/2015
Roadmaster
Got everything installed except the foot that mounts to the floor. It wasn't in the box. I called etrailer who contacted Roadmaster and they said they would ship and I should have in a couple of days. Installed everything else along with the tow bar and light kit. Followed all the instructions and all went smoothly with no issues. Just have to wait for the missing part to complete and test.
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- RM-9160
by: Dean W01/03/2021
2018 Ford Explorer
Hardest part was finding a place for the air reservoir, which I placed in front of the driver's side wheel, inside the fender liner of our 2018 Explorer. Can still reach the drain valve, worked great. Etrailer is awesome to work with!
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by: Donald02/23/2020
2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited
Installation does take some time as you will have to find a good place to install the break away cylinder. I could not find any reference material for my application. 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL with the 2.0 liter engine. The only place I could find to install it was between the battery and the fender. If you are not mechanically inclined I would recommend having this installed by a professional.
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by: Kenneth07/18/2021
Works as intended. No issues or compla ints:)
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by: Georgia09/04/2018
1997 Jeep Wrangler
We read and went with the instructions and it went just like it was supposed to. The pictures make it so much easier. Just want to Thank You All for making it go together like it should. Thank You All.
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It is working great, went together like it was supposed to. Thank You all for everything.
Georgia - 09/04/2019
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by: Mike05/09/2021
This application works perfectly for my jeep
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by: Dean03/10/2018
Product as described. Works well. Service is the greatest. I have never been disappointed. Highly recommended etrailer for all your needs.
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by: Chuck C.08/14/2016
2003 Jeep TJ
Easy to install with some mechanical background and tools. Quick delivery. Best internet price.
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by: Dennis09/01/2021
Works nice behind our wanderlodge. 1140880
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by: Vernon11/27/2020
Fairly easy to install and worked great when brakes are applied from MH.
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by: Kevin02/20/2019
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Love the products, more important, etrailer had the best customer service I've ever had from an online store!!! Thanks Vanessa!!!
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by: Wayne07/17/2021
have not yet decided where i will mount this
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by: KenO04/13/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Excellent packaging and informative videos available for installation. Made it easy and I saved $$$$ for professional installation doing it myself.
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by: Kevin03/15/2020
2010 Jeep Wrangler
Easy to install and works fantastic 766297
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by: Clifton05/12/2020
there should be brackets on the side also to keep if from sliding side to side,, even if you have it straight,, just for additional safety, just a thought I use zip ties.
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by: Tom V11/08/2012
etrailer provided excellent customer service and I received by products in six days. Thanks trailer.
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by: Richard11/06/2020
Took my time the install was very easy, also the [installation] video was most helpful.
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I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster, the manufacturer of the BrakeMaster with BrakeAway for Motor Homes with Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes, # RM-9160, about your question. He told me that, for a professional to install the unit, it should take about 6 hours. A skilled do-it-yourselfer might be able to complete it in 8 hours. view full answer...
Your 2014 Ford F-150 is equipped with vacuum power brake system and not the active or continuous braking system. Follow the standard installation instruction for the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System, # RM-9160.
Active brakes or continuous brake systems allow the vehicle's brake to be active with the vehicle running or not. It then will take minimal pressure on the brake pedal to engage the brakes. view full answer...
The Roadmaster BrakeMaster System, # RM-9160, would be an economical option for a supplemental braking system that is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Jeep Liberty. The Roadmaster BrakeMaster uses your Diesel pusher's air brakes to activate your dinghy's brakes. The system will work proportionally in that the harder you press you coach's brakes the harder your Jeep's brakes will be applied.
It is recommended to have a service facility to install this unit in your vehicle. The installation... view full answer...
The most common locations for mounting the air reservoir portion of the Roadmaster BrakeMaster # RM-9160 are next to the driver's seat and under the dash near the left kick panel. If there is no room under the hood of your vehicle this would be a good location to use.
I have linked an installation video for a similar item, Roadmaster's InvisiBrake # RM-8700, which shows an application in a 2013 Wrangler. It will be necessary to temporarily remove trim panels to do the installation. view full answer...
Prior to a breakaway event the breakaway cylinder for Roadmaster BrakeMaster System # RM-9160 will be charged from the connection to the air brakes from the RV. The passage below explains what happens should a breakaway event occur:
In the unlikely event that your vehicle separates from your motor home, the included breakaway system will give you peace of mind. Just mount the breakaway switch at the front of your towed car and wire it to both your battery and to the BrakeAway air reservoir.... view full answer...
The monitor light of the Brakemaster part # RM-9160 doesn't tie into the tow bar wiring of the vehicle it installs in and instead wires to the towed vehicle. I attached a diagram that shows how the switch wires up as well. view full answer...
You are correct, the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 pushes hard enough on the brake pedal to compensate for the power assist brakes not being active.
It's like if you've ever tried to stop a vehicle with the engine off and the brakes were really hard to press but they still did work if you pressed hard enough. That's how hard this kit is designed to press the pedal. view full answer...
Yes it does. The Roadmaster BrakeMaster System with BrakeAway for RVs with Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 does tie into your motorhome's air brakes to apply the brakes to your towed vehicle, which in your case you said is a Jeep.
This means there is going to be the same braking on your Jeep as you have on your motorhome - the braking is synchronized.
I have added a link to an install and video review for you to check out as well of the Roadmaster BrakeMaster # RM-9160. view full answer...
The Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 would not require a pressure reducer to install on your 2002 Lexus LX 470. view full answer...
The vacuum assist brake system you have in your vehicle makes it so that you don't have to press too hard on the brake pedal to slow down. When the vacuum is not present (vehicle off) the brakes still work but you just have to press much harder. So with systems like the Roadmaster Brakemaster # RM-9160 the brake pedal is just pushed harder since it was designed for the vacuum assist to not be functioning. view full answer...
Not unless your 2021 Jeep Wrangler has a full-time "active" power braking system. If you do have such a system, such as installed on some Ford Escape hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, or the Toyota Tacoma vehicles then you may need. But I doubt your Jeep has this so the Roadmaster BrakeMaster Braking System w Pressure Reducer for RVs w Hydraulic Brakes, # RM-9060-900002, should not be needed.
The Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional,... view full answer...
As long as your air brake system is functioning properly on your RV the Brakemaster part # RM-9160 would fit and work well.
The system would not affect the RV's braking performance either. view full answer...
The black air tubing on the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional Item # RM-9160 is 1/4" by 40' and the air hose that goes from the RV to the vehicle is 6'.
If you need more tubing you can get additional tubing by the foot with the Air Line Hose 1/4" for BrakeMaster Systems - Per Foot Item # RM450700. view full answer...
Here are the answers to your questions about the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional # RM-9160:
If there is a break-away, how does the air from the RV get capped so I wouldn't lose system pressure?
If a breakaway were to happen, the air could blow out the back of the RV. If the air patch cord breaks away at the coupler on the RV then NO. If the patch cord were to break in the middle of the cord itself then yes the air is... view full answer...
To install the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 through the hole in your dash you'd need to find a hole in the dash by getting up under it and looking. I wish I could be more specific but we haven't had the chance to install this on a Terrain so I can't. Another option might be to drill hole in the firewall. view full answer...
One of the interesting aspects of the Roadmaster BrakeMaster # RM-9160 is that it is not adjustable in anyway. It syncs up so well with the air pressure of your tow vehicle that it does not need to be adjusted. view full answer...
There is not a specific area in a 2018 Chevy Equinox to get through the firewall that we have been made aware of. I took a look at the directions for installing the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System # RM-9160 with the RoadMaster Second Vehicle Kit for BrakeMaster Systems # RM-98100 and the directions only state "if there is no pre-existing hole or grommet with sufficent space, drill a 1/2" hole through the firewall."
What you are experiencing is not particularly unusual and the only solution... view full answer...
The only other thing Roadmaster recommends you will need aside from the Roadmaster BrakeMaster with BrakeAway for Motor Homes with Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 is the Roadmaster Seat Adapter part # RM-88154.
For more installation info check out the link I attached. Installation will be time consuming but not necessarily difficult. To see if you have the time and ability to pull it off check them out. view full answer...
Since you are going from the BrakeMaster system # RM-9160 for a motor home with air brakes to a motor home with hydraulic brakes, kit # RM-98300 will be the kit that you need. view full answer...
This is strange because the Brakemaster, # RM-9160, has only one electrical component and that is the breakaway switch. It would not draw any power unless you pulled the pin out. If it is drawing power then something is either wrong with the switch or there is a wire somewhere that is possibly damaged and shorting out. But that would draw more current than 400 milliamps.
You can disconnect the breakaway switch from the vehicle battery and see if that stops the draw on the battery. Also,... view full answer...
For your 2005 Saturn Vue, if it has manual or power seats you would use seat adapter # RM-88241. This also includes Redline models if your Vue is a Redline.
I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to "Vue". view full answer...
The RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter # RM-88184 is the part you need to install and use the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System # RM-9160 in your 2002 Jeep Liberty. The written instructions for the adapter and a video covering use of the BrakeMaster System # RM-9160 are linked for your review. view full answer...
The Roadmaster BrakeMaster with BrakeAway for Motor Homes with Air Brakes, part # RM-9160, is certainly a good choice for an RV like your 2006 Winnebago Journey 32T diesel with air brakes. This system requires recurring set-up each time you need to use it, unlike the Roadmaster InvisiBrake # RM-8700 which is a one-time set-up. Given the modest upcharge for the InvisiBrake system, this is what I suggest. My associates who flat tow agree this is the easier-to-use system.
I have linked an... view full answer...
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