How RVibrake3 Works
Now that RVibrake3 is set up and settings are selected, it’s time to start towing.
The purpose of RVibrake3 is to take the weight of the towed vehicle off of the
motorhome in a braking and reduce stopping distance. RVibrake3 is activated by
an accelerometer that detects changes in inertia, the same force that draws your
chest forward in a braking. Because RVibrake3 is proportional, the more inertia it
sees, the harder it knows to push on the brake pedal in the towed vehicle.
The slope sensing software will keep RVibrake3 from being more sensitive downhill
and less sensitive uphill, giving you accurate braking at all times. This software
keeps your brake pads from having excessive wear.
RVibrake3 will activate when there is enough inertia that you feel your body drawn
forward in a braking.
Drive Mode
From the tablet’s Dashboard you can enter DRIVE
MODE by pressing the Drive Mode icon to monitor the
performance of RVibrake3 while towing. When
RVibrake3 pushes on the pedal the braking rings will
illuminate in DRIVE MODE. The harder RVibrake3
pushes on the pedal the more the braking indicator
rings will grow.
Brake Test
To make sure you have the correct Brake Pressure for your towed vehicle, you
need to perform a Brake Test. The Brake Test is performed in DRIVE MODE.
In the motorhome, accelerate to approximately 30
MPH, then lift off the accelerator. While coasting, press
the Test button in DRIVE MODE on the Command
Center tablet; you should feel a gentle pull on the
motorhome.
If you do not feel a gentle pull on the motorhome,
increase your Brake Pressure setting in the RVibrake3
settings app for greater pull and repeat the test.
If you feel too much pull on the motorhome, decrease your Brake Pressure to pick
a smaller vehicle type for less pull. Repeat the test.
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