Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit Installation - 2019 Ford F-150 Video

So the DUO does not need your vacuum assist brakes to have vacuum to push the brakes hard enough to stop the vehicle. The system basically is strong enough to be able to press the pedal hard enough without the vacuum assist.

You have done your homework for your 2019 Ford F-150 4x4. You can use either the Roadmaster EZ5 #RM-524431-5 base plates or the EZ4 #RM-524431-4. The difference is the EZ5 directly connect to the tow bar and the EZ4 will use a crossbar for…

There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

There are some factors to consider when determining what settings you should use on your towed vehicle. The first thing to consider is that all of the functionality of your towed vehicles options are outlined in the owner's manual of the vehicle.…

That's a good question, and the reason the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 is not a very good option if you will be flat towing in mountainous or hilly areas is because it applies the same amount of braking force no…

The orange wire, see wiring diagram attached, is not used for the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System, RM-8700. Roadmaster added that wire when developing the braking system and found that it was not needed, so it is not used for…

First we have the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System #SM99251 which is the typical system most will see. We then have the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR. This 2nd kit…

Both the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO, part #SM99251 and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System, part #RM-8700 are nice braking systems and will function similarly but I recommend the Duo system. Both systems are a one-time installation. The…

It looks like a Hayes Brake magnet part number 73400. We do not carry this part but I did a quick internet search and was able to find a couple places that sell them. From the research I did it looks like this is an older style of brake magnet used…

If the brake magnet is worn to the point that the windings are visible then you know it's time to replace the magnet. However, magnets can also fail without the visible signs of wear. Check out the FAQ article I attached on testing brake magnets…

There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR has…

In order to flat tow a 2019 Ford F-150 you will need a number of components (which I have attached for you below) and this does include a flat-tow wiring harness. The flat-tow wiring harness will take input from the motorhome's lighting signals…