Does Breakaway System for Flat Tow Supplemental Braking Need to be Added Separately

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I am setting up a 2016 Jeep Cherokee to flat tow behind an RV and need a break away setup. Which part number do you recommend?

asked by: Randy S

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The breakaway systems for supplemental braking systems are built into them and aren't something you add after the fact.

For example, the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR has a breakaway system already built into it that is included.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

When flat towing a vehicle the supplemental braking system being used will have a specific breakaway switch that goes with it. Supplemental braking is required by law in most states so if you are not using one you will want to look into getting one.…

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Answer 2

Yes, for a tow bar umbilical extension adapter to go between the 4-way flat of the part #HM56304 and a 7-way socket you'd want the Wesbar adapter part #787196. This has a 5-way flat on one end and a 7-way blade connector on other. The difference…

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Answer 3

The "radio" fuse of your 2014 Honda CR-V will need to be pulled and replaced with the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass part #RM76511. This product will make it easy to deactivate this circuit, you will only need to flip a switch instead of…

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Answer 4

With a 6 diode tow bar lighting kit like the #154-792-118158 you would never need to use a Brake Lite Relay part #RM-88400. The Blue Ox kit you referenced would not be necessarily a 6 diode kit so it would not be what you need unless you wired it up…

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Answer 5

We do appreciate your patronage in the past, so thank you for that. To answer your question, the answer is-Yes. The Roadmaster Brake Lite Relay #RM-88400 is required for any braking system that physically pushes on the brake pedal like what the…

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Answer 6

For your #HM56200 the first thing to check is to make sure everything is grounded. 1. The connector on the vehicle should have a ground wire secured tightly to a clean surface on the frame. A wire attached to the body or a surface with undercoating…

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Answer 7

The solution for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler flat towing situation is the RoadMaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit #RM-88400. The Brake-Lite Relay Kit will keep the your Wrangler's brake signal from overriding the turn signal which comes from your RV. I have…

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Answer 8

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will not require the RoadMaster Brake Pressure Reducer part #RM-900002 when using the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System part #RM-9160. You will however need to use the RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter part…

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Answer 9

The red wire of the Roadmaster Brake Lite Relay kit part #RM-88400 runs to a circuit on the vehicle that only sees voltage when the key is in the on position. I attached a diagram for more info as well.

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Answer 10

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 11

Hey Christian, welcome to the world of RV-ing! So in addition to the Roadmaster Nighthawk #RM-676 you're also goin to need: - A baseplate kit, like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5. These attach to the Jeep itself so you…

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Answer 12

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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