Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 7-Way Round

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• What Type of Power Does Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL-7B Use for Charging
  The only option for charging the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL-7B that you referenced is using the 12 volt cigarette lighter style connector that it comes with. We don't carry them but I found online a few places that sell AC to DC style voltage adapters that plug into a wall outlet and then provide a cigarette lighter style socket for an accessory like this to plug into.
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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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• Range of Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light
  I contacted the manufacturer about your question, they stated that the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light, # LIW-LDTL-7B would have a wireless range in excess of 100 feet.
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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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• 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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• 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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• Will The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light Interfere With A Wireless Backup RV Camera's Signal
  The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 7-Way Round # LIW-LDTL-7B is most likely going to use a different frequency than your camera will. To verify for sure you can look up the mega/giga hertz of your camera's frequency and see if it matches the 914 megahertz frequency that this light will be on. If it does not match the frequency then you will have no interference issues.
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• Using the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  Yes, the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light, # LIW-LDTL-7B will properly function with any towed vehicle that has a functional 7-way RV plug installed.
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• What Does Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Weigh and Can it Be Operated with 4-Way
  The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL-7B itself weighs less than 9 lbs. Because the connector for the light is a 7 pole, a 7 pole plug needs to be used but we do have an easy solution with the part # 37185 which you'd just plug your 4-way into and it would be set.
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• Why Are My Trailer Brakes Activating/Deactivating When Plugged In/Unplugged to 7-Way Plug?
  If you are experiencing power at the 1 o'clock position on your 7-way, the issue most likely lies with the trailer's wiring. With this situation, it is important that the trailer wiring is correctly inserted into trailer's side 7-way plug so that the correct pins on the vehicle side can activate the correct corresponding pins. All that being said, I recommend removing your trailer's 7-way and using the Junction Box # 38656 to make sure that the wiring is on the correct pins on the trailer's-side...
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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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• 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 # NV-5164 are both excellent options for magnetic tow dolly lights which are wireless so no wires between the vehicle and toad are needed. In regards 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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• 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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• Using Magnetic Tow Lights for Flat Towing 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  The Pilot Magnetic Tow Lights, # NV-5164 have the magnetic base same as all other options available. These are designed primarily to set on top of the vehicle being towed. If you do not have a location available for the magnet to anchor to, I suggest using the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light, # LIW-LDTL-7B for use with a 7-Way Round plug. Each option can be used in conjunction with a Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System, # BRK2019.
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• Is There a Plug In Flat-Tow Wiring Harness for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  I have a few flat-tow wiring harness options for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you don't want to do any splicing whatsoever then I recommend the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light part # LIW-LDTL-7B (see video below) as it mounts to the roof via a strong magnet and it is wireless. If you don't mind a bit of splicing then I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 as it's an integrated package that uses the factory tail lights.
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• Will the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit Fit a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  If your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a WK which is the fourth generation body style and not the WL which is the fifth generation body style then the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit part # BLU86XR is a confirmed fit. If you have the latter we don't have any plug-in-play options yet so you'll have to go with a hardwire like the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154 or magnetic lights like the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light part # LIW-LDTL-7B.
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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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• Availability of Base Plates for 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek to Flat Tow
  To flat tow any vehicle properly and safely requires at least 5 components: 1) Base plate kit installed on the towed vehicle 2) Tow bar making the connection to tow vehicle and vehicle being towed 3) Safety cables in case the tow bar fails (some tow bars come with this added item) 4) Wiring to synchronize your RV’s indicator lights and the towed vehicles lights 5) Supplemental braking system to synchronize your RV’s brakes and the towed vehicle's There may be additional components needed...
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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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• Flat Tow the 2008 Mini S Hardtop
  Please refer to your vehicle specific owners manual for flat towing information, ensure your vehicle can actually be flat towed without damage to the transmission; I understand that some Mini Coopers with automatic transmissions can not. Since you already have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-522. I suggest the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 521877-1. For a lighting kit you can go with an easy and inexpensive magnetic kit such as, # TL21RK. Or the Custer Wireless LED...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Nissan Versa
  To flat tow a vehicle requires at minimum, base plates, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle wiring solution and a supplemental braking system. The first thing to do is refer to your 2020 Nissan Versa's owners manual to identify if your specific vehicle can be safely flat towed. For base pates: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1856. Tow Bar: Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar, # BX7420. This includes your needed Safety Cables. Wiring Solution: The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil...
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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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• 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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