Take some of the hassle out of towing your car with this fuse bypass system. FuseMaster replaces 2 of your vehicle's ATC/ATO fuses and lets you prep for towing by simply flipping a switch. Integrated holders keep fuses secure and functional.
Features:
Some cars can be towed only if you get under the hood and pull a fuse or fuses. If you don't remove these fuses before towing, there's a good chance that your battery will be drained by the time you reach your destination.
Roadmaster's FuseMaster makes it easy to prep your vehicle for towing. Simply remove the fuses indicated in your owner's manual and replace them with the bypass. The system will hold the removed fuses and maintain their functionality. So, once the initial installation is complete, you don't have to remove or replace your fuses again.
Whenever you want to drive your car, just make sure the switch on the bypass is flipped into the "Drive" position. When the bypass system is on, the fuse will be active and your vehicle will function normally. Then, when it comes time to tow, switch the FuseMaster to "Tow." Doing this will render the fuse inactive so that you can flat tow your car without its battery being drained.
Installation
This bypass installs inside your vehicle's battery compartment, which is located beneath the rear passenger's-side seat. To mount the FuseMaster switch, route the harness up to your center console. You will have to drill access holes in the console to run the FuseMaster through and to mount the switch.
Included with the FuseMaster are 2 stickers: "Drive" and "Tow." Once the switch is installed, you can place the stickers on your console - one on each side of the toggle - to remind you which way the switch must go for each application. Place the "Drive" sticker on the side of the toggle that has the white dot. (To drive your car, the switch must be flipped so that the side with the white dot is depressed.) The "Tow" sticker can then be placed on the opposite side.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (181 Customer Reviews)
Take some of the hassle out of towing your car with this fuse bypass system. FuseMaster replaces 2 of your vehicle's ATC/ATO fuses and lets you prep for towing by simply flipping a switch. Integrated holders keep fuses secure and functional.
The item was correct and delivered promptly. My only complaint, not the fault of e-Trailer, is it was defective. A spade connector in one of the two fuse holders was out place in the socket. (Buried too deep on the molded rubber) Did not realize it until after it was installed and did not want to tear it out. Will replace fuse holder in lieu of the hassle of sending it back for a replacement.
I have purchased multiple things for towing. These are good folks.
very happy with part #rm6514 works great. i'am very happy with etrailer overs the years for service and prices on parts. thanks phil harnden
Easy install. Works as indicated. Shipped quick.
It was delivered today and I installed it today wasn't to hard.
Kit worked as designed. Easy to install. Only issue was the labels for Drive and Tow do not stick very well.
Great product.
Product was easy to install and works as advertised.
Ordered on Friday and Received on Monday
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My base plate and tow bar has performed flawlessly since the day it was installed. I took a chance by installing the equipment before picking up my motorhome which was 1,300 miles away - hoping everything would match up as advertised. And it was seamless! First time hook-up went without a problem and the car towed perfectly - and has ever since. I'm totally sold on this Blue Ox towing system!
Ron F - 03/15/2021Review from a similar FuseMaster in Tow Bar Wiring
I installed this in my Honda CRV. Unfortunately, this cuts off power to the Radio and the 12 volt outlets. I could not use it because of my Tow Vehicle Braking System needs 12v power to operate. I fixed the problem by installing charge lines on my RV and in my CRV.
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Roadsters product worked well. I did not remove the lower dash part, and just did extreme yoga to remove and install the fuse bypass. This was the worst part. I can't believe that Honda put this fuse block in such a difficult to access location. The rest was simple. Installing the small connectors was a trick, (I also didn't use the fuse connector) but I finally got the connections in the fuse block. Drilled the hole from the outside and installed the switch. The location could have been lower and more to the left as there was a thicket portion of the dash on the back that prevented the lock nut from seating, but the switch is tight and works well. This is absolutely the way to go instead of pulling a fuse on my 2014 Honda CRV!
mbrooking - 02/11/2018Review from a similar FuseMaster in Tow Bar Wiring
Good instructions and easy to instal tnx to Lori AB for putting my order together
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Very easy to install in my gmc 2013 terrain. Took 5 minutes. Hardest part was drilling hole in fuse box cover. I did not have a 3/4" drill bit so has to drill out edges it largest bit I had. Was fine doing this was. Is expensive for what you get, a fuse holder ,switch, plug in and wires?
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The lock has started to rust and is hard to unlock with the key even though I have kept the rubber keyhole cover in place to protect it.
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Receive the correct wiring harness after I informed etrailer that I had ordered the wrong part. Customer service is great. Will use them in the future
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Installed as per installation video and all went great.
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This is an amazingly easy way to tow a car. It takes minutes to hook up. It has changed the way we travel. The product is very well designed and manufactured.
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I installed the Fusemaster fuse bypass switch on my 2012 Chevy Sonic. Install was a snap. It is mounted on the lower dash to the left of the steering wheel and above the fuse panel. I had to cut the fuse cap off and remove the wire loom to get the plastic nut off the switch. The fusemaster switch will be a great time and effort saver since the DLIS fuse on the Sonic is a pain to remove.
Review from a similar FuseMaster in Tow Bar Wiring
What I needed to take care battery drain situation. After checking around, etrailer.com price was comparably a good price, but nevertheless, this item is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive for what it is, a plastic switch, fuse holder, wire, and some terminals, with a Roadmaster label. No complaints for etrailer, but the Roadmaster part is just too expensive. I guess I knew that when I ordered it, though.
Brian - 05/02/2014Thanks for the follow-up after a year of use, and for the additional information!
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Rachael H - 5/8/2014Review from a similar FuseMaster in Tow Bar Wiring
Good instructions, the leads could have been longer, if there's a choice, get the kit with longer leads.
Review from a similar FuseMaster in Tow Bar Wiring
Worked great, but if switch-fuse wire had been a few inches longer installation would have been easier.
Review from a similar FuseMaster in Tow Bar Wiring
Fairly easy to install and works as intended clear instructions really helped. Installed on 2019 Buick Envision
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