Brake Buddy Alert Antenna

[Carl Stouffer]

So, I screwed up and left the brake buddy alert antenna hanging out of the door of the tracker when we left Big Bend. In my defense, it was early
morning and dark outside, but that is a flimsy excuse at best. It is the kind from an older unit that plugs into the brake buddy unit and you place
it on the seat. It sends a signal to the unit inside the coach to alert you to when the brake buddy activates.

I guess it is really not necessary, but I would like to replace it. I haven't had any luck in a quick search on Amazon, Ebay, or even Brake buddy's
site finding the right one.

Does anyone have an old one you are no longer using that you would be willing to part with? Please let me know if you do.

Thanks,
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

 

[Ken B]

What does it look like?
How long is it?
What kind of connector does it have on it?
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[Carl Stouffer]

It is a rectangular box about 2" X 3" X 1/2" with a 10" antenna sticking out of it. It has a ~ 18" cord with these plugs:

https://media.digikey.com/Photos/Pomona%20Photos/1325-02.jpg
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

 

[Ken H.]

Carl,

The internet's full of remote tx/rx devices similar to this which would be
trivially simple to use to replace what you lost:
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=223503817409&category=85899&pm=1&ds=0&t=1579642603373

For 5+ years I've used something similarly priced to control my Electomotor
II cruise control from a 2-button remote on the steering wheel of the GMC.

Ken H.

On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:21 PM Carl Stouffer via Gmclist <

> It is a rectangular box about 2" X 3" X 1/2" with a 10" antenna sticking
> out of it. It has a ~ 18" cord with these plugs:
>
> https://media.digikey.com/Photos/Pomona%20Photos/1325-02.jpg
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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[Carl Stouffer]

Okay, so knowing squat about electronics, I didn't realize that the alert antenna (transmitter) in the towed vehicle needed to be paired with the
receiver in the motorhome. I guess that should have been obvious.

I contacted Brake Buddy Support and they got right back to me. They said they could pair my receiver with a used transmitter for $50.00 if I send
them the receiver. They then added (after I asked) that I do not need the alert system for the unit to work properly.

I think I'll pass, so if anyone was about to waste their time looking for the part I need, please don't bother.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

 

[tyler]

I have only used mine a few times, but I value the activation indicator...like every other form of insurance, that $50 will seem like small potatoes
compared to a locked brake system, or one that is not activating and you think it is. Just my two cents! I vote you take them up on it - safe and
happy travels!
--
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC

 

[Ken B]

Carl,

I would love to help but I am confused as to what you have and what exactly you are missing. The picture on digikey is a pair of common banana plugs
which are not normally used for antennas. From your description and the picture I am thinking that you are missing more than just an antenna.
Probably what you have there is a transmitter of some kind with an antenna attached. It is probably item unique to the Brake Buddy system. Since
pairing was mentioned it probably is running bluetooth back to the main unit in the coach.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[Carl Stouffer]

Ken,

You are correct. The unit I destroyed is a transmitter that connects to the brake buddy with the banana plugs and is paired with a receiver in the
coach.

Tyler,

You make a good point. I'll consider it further.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member