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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Roadmaster Accessories and Parts - RM-156-25
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
Kit allows up to 15 amps from your RV's battery to be used to maintain the charge of your towed car's battery while the car is being towed. Charge line connects to the 6-way or 7-way plug on your vehicle. Requires separate charge line in RV.
Features:
- Maintains the battery charge in your towed vehicle while the car is being towed
- Provides just 15 amps to avoid overcharging
- Connects battery to 6-way or 7-way plug at the front of your towed car
- Receives power from your RV
- Requires Roadmaster's motor home battery line (RM-156-75 - sold separately) if no charge line is present in your RV
- Includes 14-guage wire, split wire loom, circuit breaker, and hardware
- Made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
156-25 Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles - RM-156-25
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (125 Customer Reviews)
Kit allows up to 15 amps from your RV's battery to be used to maintain the charge of your towed car's battery while the car is being towed. Charge line connects to the 6-way or 7-way plug on your vehicle. Requires separate charge line in RV.
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by: Alan M.08/01/2019
I installed this baseplate on my 2003 Honda CRV myself. It was a challenge for an inexperienced mechanic but successful in spite of that. Following the clear instructions, the unit fit well into the CRV chassis. Installing it myself has also given me confidence in towing that I may not have had by giving that task to someone else. I wired the CRV and RV 6 way and 7 way connectors including power to charge the CRV's battery while towing. After towing the car for several thousand miles, I am very satisfied with the base plate, tow bar, and installation. 681269
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Mike L - 11/15/2018
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by: Alan11/13/2018
I have a battery charger cable from my RV to the towed car. My battery is in the rear so the instructions state I can attach the wires to the battery connector points up front. But then it says to attach the charger thing as close to the battery as possible. Question - Do I put the charging thing in the rear or the front 582538
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According to Roadmaster, its best to install the circuit breaker which is the small box with the two terminals on it that I believe you were referring to as close as possible to the battery.
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by: Garnett08/23/2019
Ordered 3 parts: RM-156-25; RM-156-75 and DW05745-10. All received very quickly, as is the case when I purchase from etrailer. More importantly, I get a 'live person' when I call for assistance and the service rep. is always knowledgable ( not an answering service that "will have someone call back". Time was spent with me answering all my questions and providing suggestions and opinions when I as for them, related to my project. Great company, great service - keep up the great work! 693892
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by: Cyndee07/21/2018
The product was exactly what I needed to keep the battery of my towed vehicle charged and it was very easy to install.I would recommend it for everyone that has a motor home and a tow vehicle. 544210
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by: Mike02/21/2018
this does not isolate your battery from feeding back into your motorhome, this is simple a circuit breaker with a piece of wire and connectors. if it was a real kit it should have a protective diode to insure issues in the towed vehicle do not interfere with the charging system in your motorhome, as it is this is just a jumper between the alternator/battery in the motorhome and the alternator/battery in your towed vehicle. 477658
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by: Douglas K.08/09/2019
OK...did the job, but kit should include diode block. 682693
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by: Jimmy01/15/2021
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by: Doug01/09/2021
Orders are complete and all things you would need are included. Videos are very helpful. I only use etrailer 935827
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by: Sue01/08/2021
This was an easy install. etrailer is the most helpful company I have ever dealt with. We are just setting up a Jeep Wrangler for towing so we are learning as we go at the DIY. Bailey was great with her knowledge and helpfulness. 935449
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by: Maryann01/07/2021
They where very helpfull and Recommend a trailer very highly 934936
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by: Jerome01/05/2021
Received today weather permitting will install tomorrow 933969
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by: Denise12/16/2020
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by: David12/15/2020
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by: 12/06/2020
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by: Greg11/25/2020
Works without a problem! 916022
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by: 11/22/2020
A little pricey, use on a 2014 CRV, battery stays up good when being towed 915171
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by: 11/19/2020
No problems charging works great. 913975
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by: Bob11/17/2020
Just received my order, Once again, very fast shipping!!! 913178
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by: Bill M11/13/2020
The kit was easy to install and has performed flawlessly. 911528
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by: Henchman11/08/2020
Easy to install and will work with my v ehicle. 909828
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by: Robert D.11/07/2020
installation instructions were clear and very helpful, recommended if using a supplemental braking system to avoid having a dead battery in your tow vehicle when you arrive, also the possibility of your braking system and brake lights not working during travel 909485
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by: Thomas11/05/2020
Always excellent products and follow up service. 908300
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by: Rich11/01/2020
Good product. etrailer’s install video was spot on! 906929
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by: 10/29/2020
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by: Joe10/23/2020
2020 Ford Escape. Easy to do yourself! 902926
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