Question Air brake lock

[Richpatty]

I was wondering if anyone had any devised or purchased something that would go over your air brake switch which would prevent it from being pressed accidentally. Mine is in the right side of the steering wheel and is at a level that could be easily bumped by a knee or even a pet. I figure a piece of PVC pipe of the right size, with a slot could be used to be put over the stem of the button thus preventing it from being accidentally pushed in.

I know Neal created a similar (but smaller) device that kept the front hood cable pulled open while you could go around and open the hood. Neal, did you ever make one for the air brake?

Or any other thoughts?
Thanks
Rich

 

[Neal]

I bought one, it's metal. Try checking etrailer.com

 

[Neal]

I'm struggling to find my order much less the one I have. Still searching...

 

[Richpatty]

Yea…. I have looked around for one…did not see any on eTrailer.com. And many of the internet have keys and are made of steal to prevent theft…and are pretty pricey. Was looking for something simple.

 

[Neal]

I think the intent of the device is a lock out, i.e. key or something which I didn't keep, or put it somewhere I'll never find. I just want it so the dog doesn't push it and I come back to a new site location

Still searching...but I know @Chuggs did one in 3D print I'm pretty sure. I'll check for that too.

 

[Neal]

Meritor WABCO Parking Brake Safety Lock by chuggs

This device is used to lockout the Parking Brake switch on certain Air Brake equipped Motor Coaches. The locking device houses the brake switch and guards it in the Parked position...a long shank padlock shackle serves to secure the locking device in place. It is mainly used to prevent over...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[Richpatty]

Meritor WABCO Parking Brake Safety Lock by chuggs

This device is used to lockout the Parking Brake switch on certain Air Brake equipped Motor Coaches. The locking device houses the brake switch and guards it in the Parked position...a long shank padlock shackle serves to secure the locking device in place. It is mainly used to prevent over...

www.thingiverse.com

Cool. My daughter’s boyfriend just bought a 3D printer…. Maybe he can test it out for me.

 

[Chuggs]

I designed a version that has eyelets to pass a padlock thru. That's the one to use when you are crawling underneath the motorhome, or have small children with thumbs. The other version just snaps on and off with a click. Great for pets. Unfortunately, the brake switch installation varies from coach to coach...so it won't fit a recessed dash panel...too long. Great for our Ventanas, where the switch is mounted on a flat panel section.

I'm religious about securing the switch...even if just stopping at a rest stop or fuel pump.

 

[Neal]

Absolute Brake Product Detail Page - Lockout/Tagout

AB100 is the one I got - found it!

 

[Neal]

Air Brake Plunger Protector for Motorhome

If you're afraid of your air brake getting hit by accident while parked as on the Newmar Ventana it's on the right side of the steering column and if you're messing around with something at the windshield or overhead area or you have a dog or child, well, you get the point. I bought a AB100 for...

rvforums.com

 

[SherryB]

I cut a pool noodle to size and cut a slice down the side...did the same for the front hood cable...not the strongest but works (though I rarely use the brake one and have never had a problem...hopefully didn't jinx myself!)

 

[Chuggs]

The cnc metal ones caught my attention...and prompted me to design something I could use. Loved the testimonial about a guy stopping to go into a shop, to find his coach rolled into something after his pet bumped the switch off.

Plastic works. You would think the metal would give you added protection from theives or pranksters...but it's only a matter of using a tubing coupler to join the two tubes that go into the switch...as long as they can can start the unit...the parking brake is easily defeated

 

[Chuggs]

Meritor WABCO Parking Brake Safety Block by chuggs

This is a Parking Brake Safety Block for Air Brake equipped motor homes. This is a modification of my prior design which uses a padlock. For those times you're just worried about pets...and not children. This may be a quick on/off model for easy use.It just snaps on after the brake is set to...

www.thingiverse.com

There's the clip-on version...

 

[Richpatty]

I sent Charlie’s pattern to my daughter who said her boyfriend will print it and bring it over when we see them this Saturday for my sons birthday. He says it was less than one dollar of 3D printing material.

@Neal- the one you purchased looks good, but could not find anyone who was currently selling it….or I missed it.

Thanks everyone.
Rich

 

[team bradfield]

My solution my be to high tech for some of you, simple chip clip works

I clip it on the AC vent when in travel mode, your welcome

 

[Richpatty]

My solution my be to high tech for some of you, simple chip clip works

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I clip it on the AC vent when in travel mode, your welcome

LOL. Yup. That looks like it would work too!