This job entailed removing an existing Invisibrake from an older Saturn sedan, installing a new baseplate/tow wiring and reinstalling the Invisibrake into a late model Honda CRV, and installing an Ultraguard rock flap on the rear of a Class A motorhome. The Invisibrake Towed Vehicle Braking
unit ties into the towed vehicles vacuum line, has a pulley and cable system that attaches to the brake pedal armature, and uses a circuit board controlled air compressor to pull the cableThe compressor/brain unit must mount underneath the driver seat of the towed vehicleThe placement of the unit is to be as protected as possible and therefore as "invisible" as possible but also to be mounted in a place that allows for proper cable length to the brake pedal mountBecause seats are adjustable front to back, the "invisibility" of the unit may be compromised when the seat is movedIn the instance of this CRV our installer had to keep the Invisibrake about 1" further back than he normally would due to an under seat ventIf the unit had been pushed all the way against the vent to hide it more, there would be a very high likelihood of the 1/4" air supply line being pinched and disabling the function of the unitThe safety of the owner and those on the road around them is much more important than the aesthetics of the InvisibrakeWhere we have the unit placed we can confidently assure its operation, if moved forward we cannotThis unit had previous damage to the adjust knob before removal from the Saturn(kicked), as noted by my installer, and it would be recommended that the owners caution passengers that will sit behind the driver to simply watch their feet when entering. The Ultraguard rock guard that was mounted on the back of the motorhome is also a universal fit, meaning it is not specific to any single year/make/model of motorhomeThus, the instructions from the manufacturer are to install the piece as far back as possible and 4" from the flap to the groundMounting it lower prematurely wears out the flap and also causes it to kick rocks up when it drags much more oftenBecause the customer lives too far from our shop to conveniently drive by with it before the job, we asked for a measurement from the rear of the motorhome to the groundThe Ultraguard can be bought in 16" or 20" and there is a $retail differenceOur customer told us that there was 24" of clearance and on her request we provided the 20" modelOn level ground, the motorhome actually measures 19.5" from the bottom of the coach to the ground. The Ultraguard is mounted using 1.5" angle iron to the frame, hitch, or other steel structure that can withstand the weight of the flap, the steel mount bar, constant air force, and the occasional hit or hangupIn this application we have to use the trailer hitch arm flanges as our mounting point as the rest of the structure and body of the coach are insufficient to mount toWe made custom brackets that bolt to the hitch so that the flap and/or the mounting bar can be replaced easily after damage or wearOur preference is not to weld anything to the motorhome or its accessoriesIn this unique application, the motorhome had an exhaust pipe from the generator facing out the rear, underneath the motorhomes bumperWe called Ultraguard during the process of our installation to ask about critical distance to the ground (4") and also asked about cutting a hole in the flap for the exhaustBecause the scenario where the generator is being run is one in which the motorhome is not moving, potential for the pipe to accumulate heat around it and airflow to the generator intake is already limited, along with the fact that the flap had to be cut regardless, due to its length, dictated that the best way to mount this guard was to cut the flap to the length it currently is and leave a gap above itThere are many images of similar rock guards online with a gap between the top of the guard and the bottom of the bumper to accommodate hitches, exhaust, etcbut it is very unlikely that there are any images of a rock guard with a generator exhaust hole cut in it. Our decision to not contact the customer for her input on how to install the guard was simply due to our confidence that she would agree with our very thought out decisions, along with her insistence that this part of the job must be completed prior to her following day tripWe did not want to exceed our estimate on installation time or delay her trip by making an extravagant mounting bracket and notching/cutting holes in the flapKeeping the flap and its mount as simple as possible is usually one of the objectives in this installation, as there is a good chance that at some point this unit will encounter some kind of damage and it benefits the user to be able to make quick repairs/replacements while on the road Although I stand behind everything that our installers did to provide a very user friendly, good looking, and 100% functioning end product on this job, I will also offer to provide a new Ultraguard Tow Guard unit and mounting hardware at no costIf the customer would like to have us mount the guard to her exact dimensions and specifications we will do so with a signed release that we are not liable for any issues that are a result of the guard conflicting with the generator or the mounting of the guard affecting the integrity of the motorhome in any wayI will offer a one hour labor credit towards the new installation if this option is viable to the customer. I hope that this information has helped everyone understand better why we installed the products in question the way that we didOur customers satisfaction with our performance has been one of our primary objective for over years in Arroyo Grande and has resulted in our current A+ rating with the Revdex.com along with a great reputation in our local communityWe would like to see this situation come to a amicable ending if possible, our offer to provide a new Ultraguard and hardware at no cost and an hour of labor credit towards a different installation should ensure thatHowever, we will not move the Invisibrake actuator, due to safety and performance concerns. Thank you for the opportunity to clarify everything, M*** *** (manager)T*** *** (owner)
This job entailed removing an existing Invisibrake from an older Saturn sedan, installing a new baseplate/tow wiring and reinstalling the Invisibrake into a late model Honda CRV, and installing an Ultraguard rock flap on the rear of a Class A motorhome. The Invisibrake Towed Vehicle Braking
unit ties into the towed vehicles vacuum line, has a pulley and cable system that attaches to the brake pedal armature, and uses a circuit board controlled air compressor to pull the cableThe compressor/brain unit must mount underneath the driver seat of the towed vehicleThe placement of the unit is to be as protected as possible and therefore as "invisible" as possible but also to be mounted in a place that allows for proper cable length to the brake pedal mountBecause seats are adjustable front to back, the "invisibility" of the unit may be compromised when the seat is movedIn the instance of this CRV our installer had to keep the Invisibrake about 1" further back than he normally would due to an under seat ventIf the unit had been pushed all the way against the vent to hide it more, there would be a very high likelihood of the 1/4" air supply line being pinched and disabling the function of the unitThe safety of the owner and those on the road around them is much more important than the aesthetics of the InvisibrakeWhere we have the unit placed we can confidently assure its operation, if moved forward we cannotThis unit had previous damage to the adjust knob before removal from the Saturn(kicked), as noted by my installer, and it would be recommended that the owners caution passengers that will sit behind the driver to simply watch their feet when entering. The Ultraguard rock guard that was mounted on the back of the motorhome is also a universal fit, meaning it is not specific to any single year/make/model of motorhomeThus, the instructions from the manufacturer are to install the piece as far back as possible and 4" from the flap to the groundMounting it lower prematurely wears out the flap and also causes it to kick rocks up when it drags much more oftenBecause the customer lives too far from our shop to conveniently drive by with it before the job, we asked for a measurement from the rear of the motorhome to the groundThe Ultraguard can be bought in 16" or 20" and there is a $retail differenceOur customer told us that there was 24" of clearance and on her request we provided the 20" modelOn level ground, the motorhome actually measures 19.5" from the bottom of the coach to the ground. The Ultraguard is mounted using 1.5" angle iron to the frame, hitch, or other steel structure that can withstand the weight of the flap, the steel mount bar, constant air force, and the occasional hit or hangupIn this application we have to use the trailer hitch arm flanges as our mounting point as the rest of the structure and body of the coach are insufficient to mount toWe made custom brackets that bolt to the hitch so that the flap and/or the mounting bar can be replaced easily after damage or wearOur preference is not to weld anything to the motorhome or its accessoriesIn this unique application, the motorhome had an exhaust pipe from the generator facing out the rear, underneath the motorhomes bumperWe called Ultraguard during the process of our installation to ask about critical distance to the ground (4") and also asked about cutting a hole in the flap for the exhaustBecause the scenario where the generator is being run is one in which the motorhome is not moving, potential for the pipe to accumulate heat around it and airflow to the generator intake is already limited, along with the fact that the flap had to be cut regardless, due to its length, dictated that the best way to mount this guard was to cut the flap to the length it currently is and leave a gap above itThere are many images of similar rock guards online with a gap between the top of the guard and the bottom of the bumper to accommodate hitches, exhaust, etcbut it is very unlikely that there are any images of a rock guard with a generator exhaust hole cut in it. Our decision to not contact the customer for her input on how to install the guard was simply due to our confidence that she would agree with our very thought out decisions, along with her insistence that this part of the job must be completed prior to her following day tripWe did not want to exceed our estimate on installation time or delay her trip by making an extravagant mounting bracket and notching/cutting holes in the flapKeeping the flap and its mount as simple as possible is usually one of the objectives in this installation, as there is a good chance that at some point this unit will encounter some kind of damage and it benefits the user to be able to make quick repairs/replacements while on the road Although I stand behind everything that our installers did to provide a very user friendly, good looking, and 100% functioning end product on this job, I will also offer to provide a new Ultraguard Tow Guard unit and mounting hardware at no costIf the customer would like to have us mount the guard to her exact dimensions and specifications we will do so with a signed release that we are not liable for any issues that are a result of the guard conflicting with the generator or the mounting of the guard affecting the integrity of the motorhome in any wayI will offer a one hour labor credit towards the new installation if this option is viable to the customer. I hope that this information has helped everyone understand better why we installed the products in question the way that we didOur customers satisfaction with our performance has been one of our primary objective for over years in Arroyo Grande and has resulted in our current A+ rating with the Revdex.com along with a great reputation in our local communityWe would like to see this situation come to a amicable ending if possible, our offer to provide a new Ultraguard and hardware at no cost and an hour of labor credit towards a different installation should ensure thatHowever, we will not move the Invisibrake actuator, due to safety and performance concerns. Thank you for the opportunity to clarify everything, M*** *** (manager)T*** *** (owner)