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• Will Wireless LED Tow Bar Light Work with 2023 Ford Bronco
  Hey Mike, if you wanted to use the Wireless Tow Bar Light Bar part # LIW-LDTL-7B as a flat tow lighting kit for your Bronco as it's being flat towed behind your motorhome it would work exactly like you would want it. The turn signals of it would flash in unison with your tow vehicle turn signals like you are wanting. The confirmed to fit your Bronco is a wording error as it would not plug into the Bronco and would instead attach to it with the magnetic base. What tow bar and base plate...
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• What Rechargeable Battery do I Need for My Custer Wireless LED Tow Light Bar?
  Hello Denny, My apologies for the delay, getting this battery added to our site took a little more time that expected. You will want the Replacement 12V Sealed LeadAcid Battery for Lite-it Wireless Lights # CU24BR to replace your battery in your Wireless LED Tow Light Bar # LIW-LDTL-7B. How long have you had the light? I am curious to know how long the battery lasted.
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• Looking For Wireless Magnetic Trailer Lights To Use In Case Of Emergency
  Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out. We do have wireless taillights, but no clearance lights. I do have a few options for you to look at. First, we have the Universal Magnetic Tow Lights # C6304. These use a wireless transmitter that plugs into the vehicles 4-flat plug, then the lights themselves are battery powered. They are technically wireless although you do have wires on the transmitter, and wires connecting the tow lights together. If you want something that is more truly wireless,...
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• Needed Items to Flat Tow 2007 Mini Cooper S hardtop with Sport Suspension
  At present there is only one option available for the 2007 Mini Cooper Hardtop S Model, the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 521877-1; this is confirmed to fit your vehicle. For a tow bar, I suggest the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. This hitch-mounted tow bar has stainless steel, telescoping arms that automatically lock into place. Its large hookup radius allows you to connect without perfectly lining up your vehicle. Easily folds up to store on your RV. You will need safety cables,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  Hey Adolfo, the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1011-3 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara so it would fit and work great with the Roadmaster tow bar part # RM-676. You would not need an additional crossbar though as the tow bar comes with it. Everything else checks out though. I linked it all below.
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• Flat Tow Wiring Recommendation for Dolly Towing a 2018 Cadillac XT5
  Hey Mike, thanks for reaching out! I have 2 different options for you to look at, and it really just depends on what style you're looking for: The Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK are wired and will work with your 7-Way if you use the Pollak Adapter # PK12716. For a wireless option we have the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL-7B which plugs in without the adapter and obviously doesn't require you to run wiring along your vehicle and make sure it isn't blowing around...
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• Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light Will Not Power On When Switch Is Activated
  Hey Luther, sorry to hear about the problem you are having with your magnetic tow light. If you are sure it is fully charged and it will not power on, it could be due to a bad switch, or something else has failed internally. Sadly there are really no troubleshooting steps or replaceable parts for this so if yours will not power on it will be time for a new one.
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• Flat Tow Lighting Options For A 2026 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  Hello Gene, thanks for reaching out. If you are looking for a permanent, non-invasive flat tow lighting solution for your Wrangler, our best option for that is the Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # C96JR. This plugs in directly behind the taillights and plugs into a 4-flat plug on the motorhome. That way you can get your vehicle lights working in tandem with the RV lights without cutting or splicing the vehicles harness at all. Aside from that, we do have wireless...
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• Magnetic Wiring for 7-Way Connector on Back of 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
  Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out! We have exactly what you described with the Wireless LED Tow Light Bar # LIW-LDTL-7B, but if you're looking for something that's completely wired then you'll need to use the Optronics Lights # TL21RK and the Adapter # PK12716. Are you looking to use this for a flat tow kind of setup?
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• Magnetic Versus Wired Magnetic Towing Lights For Long Road Trips
  If you were to go with the either the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light 4-Way # LIW-LDTL or 7-Way # LIW-LDTL-7B I recommend getting 2 of these. That will allow you to have one in the cab charging while using the other one. As they have an expected battery life of 6-8hours per charge this will allow you to switch them out as you stop for gas or food. Otherwise the Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit # TLL21RK will provide you with 20' of wiring to use hard wired lights. These lights uses LED's...
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• Battery Life On the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light
  I contacted the manufacturer in regards to this question. Per the manufacturer the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 7-Way Round # LIW-LDTL-7B should be fine for several weeks after a full charge, if it is just sitting on the shelf. They recommend that if you use the light bar during the day, you should plug in the charger and get power to it during the night. That way it will always be ready to go. Once fully charged, the bar should last 6-8...
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• Wireless Towing Light Options
  Hi Oscar! Wireless lights are getting harder to find, but we do have a few options available. I have the three options we have listed below: Optronics Wireless Magnetic LED Trailer Lights Battery Powered Stop/Turn/Tail Kit with Transmitter # OPT88UB Custer Wireless LED Tow Light Bar - Magnetic - Weatherproof - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round # LIW-LDTL Custer Wireless LED Tow Light Bar - Magnetic - Weatherproof - 23" Long - 7-Way Round # LIW-LDTL-7B The Optronics option is a more traditional...
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• How Does The Transmitter Get It's Power On The Custer 23" Wireless LED Light Bar
  The transmitter for the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 7-Way Round Item # LIW-LDTL-7B gets it's power through the 7 Pole plug on the back of the RV. When the RV has power at the plug and the 7 pole is plugged in, the transmitter sends the signal to the light. The light has a 3AH battery which can be replaced. There is a panel on the bottom of the light to access the battery. A charge typically last about 6-8 hours. Keep in mind it is recommended...
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• How is the 7 Way Plug on the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light Wired
  In order to use the Custer Wireless LED Light # LIW-LDTL-7B you just need a standard 7 way connector. I've attached a photo of what a standard 7 way plug is going to be wired like, as well as one of our helpful articles on wiring a 7 way plug that you might want to refer to as well.
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• Flat Tow a 2012 Chevy Cruze with Manual Transmission
  If you have a manual transmission then the vehicle can be flat towed with all four wheels down and for this you would need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, supplemental braking system, wiring harness, and probably a high-low adapter. For the 2012 Chevy Cruze there are a few options depending on trim level. base plates for various models. The base plates # 523168-1 are for non-Eco models. If you have an Eco model with active air shutter system then select the # 523170-1 option. I...
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• Troubleshooting A Transmitter In The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light That Is Not Working Anymore
  I wet ahead and checked out the transmitter on the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof # LIW-LDTL-7B, and was able to find out that this unit gets it's power through the 7-pole on the back of your RV. So when your RV has power to the 7-pole, and it is plugged in, the transmitter will send a signal to the light. This light does have an 3AH battery which can be replaced/charged that I recommend checking first, and it can be accessed from a panel at the bottom of the light. The...
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• Tow Bar Light that Can Fit Mini Cooper 2012 Convertible S that Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
  It doesn't look like there is a flat metal surface that the # LIW-LDTL-7B could attach to at the rear of your 2012 Mini Cooper convertible so a different light kit like the # RM-2120 would be a much better option with the TLP01 helpers would probably work for you..
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• Recommended Tow Bar Light While Hauling Bikes
  The easiest way to make sure your lights are visible when hauling bikes is using The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23 inch Long - 7-Way Round # LIW-LDTL-7B. This weatherproof LED tow bar light provides stop, tail, side marker, and turn functions. It does have a wireless design and eliminates cords for hands-free control. The magnetic base offer up to 90 pounds of pull. The light has a low profile design that allows for easy handling and storage. I...
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• How To Charge Towed Vehicle's Battery While Using The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light
  The Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524 wires directly to the battery and comes with a battery charger that runs to the 12v connection port on your vehicle to receive power from your RV. Since you will already be using the 7-way port for your Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 7-Way Round Item # LIW-LDTL-7B you won't be able to also charge the battery. The easiest option is going to be cutting...
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• Flat Tow the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Using Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking
  The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional, # BLU37TR is a good option for your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I recommend that you verify in your vehicle specific owners manual for flat tow however, if you have a 4x4 model with 2-speed power transfer unit then flat towing is not an issue and the steering wheel will not be locked when arranged for towing with the engine off. It is suggested that you ensure, through the setting menu, that the auto parking brake feature is...
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• Can Wireless Towed Vehicle Lights Be Used with Tow Dolly Lights
  The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light part # LIW-LDTL-7B and Pilot Magnetic Tow Lights part # RM-2120 are both excellent options for magnetic tow dolly lights which are wireless so no wires between the vehicle and toad are needed. In regard to powering both the tow dolly lights and the wireless magnetic lights, this is not really something that I have seen before. In order for it to be possible the amp draw of the tow dolly lights and wireless magnetic lights would need to be less than...
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• What Is Needed To Flat Tow A 1987 Toyota Pickup
  To flat tow a vehicle you need 5 basic components and possibly a few other items to conform these 5 items to best fit your specific combination of tow vehicle and vehicle being towed. 1) Tow-Bar 2) Base Plates, that are vehicle specific 3) Safety Cables 4) Wiring Solution, something to tie the two vehicles indicator lights to the vehicle being towed 5) Supplemental Braking For your 1987 Toyota Pickup we have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # 1117-1. This will require...
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• Is It Normal For Brake Light Of Custer Wireless LED Towbar Light LIW-LDTL-7B To Flash W/ Turn Signal
  It sounds like you are saying that when the brakes are pressed in your tow vehicle, and the turn signal is on at the same time, that the brake light on the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 7-Way Round # LIW-LDTL-7B flashes with the turn signal. If that is the case, then everything is working correctly. On a 7-way connector like this light is powered by the brake signal and turn signal are powered by the same wire so their functions will be combined....
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• Can Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light Operate When Charging
  The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL-7B that you referenced can be used when charging. We don't have a way to source replacement batteries for it.
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