cycleguy1979
RVF Regular
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2022
- Messages
- 16
- Location
- Wittmann, AZ
- RV Year
- 2005
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Essex
- RV Length
- 42'
- Chassis
- Spartan
- Engine
- Cummins ISM 500 10.8 Liter
- TOW/TOAD
- 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic CCSB 4x4 Duramax
- Fulltimer
- No
Hello everyone. Just want to give a quick heads up to anyone who needs to add the auxiliary braking system to their Diesel pusher for towing a toad.
The parts came from Spartan and cost $550. Kit included air tank, a few valves, 22' of 1/2" air line, and a bunch of brass fittings. Everything has the shark bite type connectors that you just push the air line into.
I built a bracket to mount the tank and brake valve to. Then I installed it just in front of the drive axle, against the wall of the fresh water tank bay. Worked out great. A little nerve racking, but you need to cut into the 5/8" main air line, and also the 1/2" service air line. That's it, just two lines need to be tapped into. So I laid everything out and mocked it all up. Took me all day to put this in, including going under to drill holes, measure things etc. I was probably under there 12 times.
After I got it all mounted, I had to run a 1/2" air line to the rear hitch so I can plug into that to tow. Worked out perfect. Anyone with a moderate amount of skill can do this. The only part you might need help with is the bracketry to mount the tank and valve. Since I have a metal shop this was a non-issue for me. I do stuff like this all the time.
Took it for a rip last night towing my crew cab duramax truck. Everything checks out and works perfect. Hope this helps someone down the road.
The parts came from Spartan and cost $550. Kit included air tank, a few valves, 22' of 1/2" air line, and a bunch of brass fittings. Everything has the shark bite type connectors that you just push the air line into.
I built a bracket to mount the tank and brake valve to. Then I installed it just in front of the drive axle, against the wall of the fresh water tank bay. Worked out great. A little nerve racking, but you need to cut into the 5/8" main air line, and also the 1/2" service air line. That's it, just two lines need to be tapped into. So I laid everything out and mocked it all up. Took me all day to put this in, including going under to drill holes, measure things etc. I was probably under there 12 times.
After I got it all mounted, I had to run a 1/2" air line to the rear hitch so I can plug into that to tow. Worked out perfect. Anyone with a moderate amount of skill can do this. The only part you might need help with is the bracketry to mount the tank and valve. Since I have a metal shop this was a non-issue for me. I do stuff like this all the time.
Took it for a rip last night towing my crew cab duramax truck. Everything checks out and works perfect. Hope this helps someone down the road.