RVi RVibrake3 Setup & User Manual Download Page 8

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. 

RVibrake3 OPERATIONS

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Summary of Contents for RVibrake3

Page 1: ...SETUP USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...sitivity 5 Alerts Warnings 5 RVibrake3 Operations pg 6 How RVibrake3 Works 6 Drive Mode 6 Brake Test 6 Troubleshooting pg 7 Compliance pg 8 Antenna Usage 8 Warranty pg 9 Limited Warranty 9 How long is...

Page 3: ...braking system available We believe that this product has the ability to help you enjoy your RVing experience even more and could even save a life The use of RVibrake3 or any of its accessories in a...

Page 4: ...On the tablet click Add Device from the tablet Dashboard 5 On the new screen enable RVibrake3 by toggling the on off slider to ON At this time the tablet will walk you through pairing 6 You will be as...

Page 5: ...for the installation of the Stop Plate See rvibrake com for more info 4 Plug RVibrake3 s 12 volt adapter into a 12 volt receptacle in the towed vehicle Follow the Audio Assistants prompts for proper s...

Page 6: ...ssistant will let you know that RVibrake is ready for towing Reference See the Breakaway Installation Guide for installation and operation REMOVE RVibrake3 IMPORTANT Any time the towed vehicle s engin...

Page 7: ...s Owners Guide or call Customer Service 800 815 2159 Brake Pressure In Vacuum Brake Type choose the vehicle type that most applies to your towed vehicle In Active Brake Type choose the PSI level for...

Page 8: ...aking 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 brakin...

Page 9: ...ur 12V Direct to Battery Kit and or the Towed Battery Disconnect Q Why do the tires on my tow vehicle squeal on my first 2 3 brakings of the day A Most vehicles on the market use engine vacuum Vacuum...

Page 10: ...equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The I...

Page 11: ...ulting from neglect or misuse of the product use contrary to operating instructions or disassembly repair or alteration by any person other than RVi s repair department RVi is not liable for any incid...

Page 12: ...rvibrake3 com Pairing QR Code Note Keep this User Guide in case of possible re pairing in the future...

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