Can the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Be Powered from the Coach
Published 02/22/2018
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Can the Invisbrake 8700 be powered by my motorhome instead of CR-V battery? What parts do I need? Do not want to tow with running lights on during the day.
asked by: DJ
Expert Reply:
I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster about the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System part # RM-8700 on your 2014 Honda CR-V and they strongly advised that you do not power the device with the coaches battery. The reason for this is that in the event that the toad vehicle becomes disconnected for the coach, there would be no way to apply the brakes to the toad vehicle which is very dangerous and in some states, illegal.
If you are worried about battery drain then I recommend just running a charge line for the coaches battery to the vehicle's battery with the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit part # RM-156-25. Please keep in mind that unless you are using magnetic tow lights, the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit part # RM-88400 will be needed to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV.
I have attached an install video of the charge line and brake light relay on similar Honda CR-V's for you as well.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One-Time Setup
- Vehicle Battery
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Indicator Lights
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Search Results: patriot
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Search Results: 12 volt power outlet
- Search Results: blue ox custom fit vehicle wiring
- Search Results: blu ox
- Search Results: charge kit
- Search Results: demco stay in play duo
- Search Results: vehicle tow bar wiring
- Shop: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord
- Shop: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Demco 4-Diode Universal Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Adapter Cord
- Shop: Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
- Q&A: Comparing The Roadmaster Invisibrake And Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Supplemental Braking Systems
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: Complete Flat Tow Setup For A 2014 Honda CR-V
- Shop: Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Q&A: Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2014 Honda CR-V
- Shop: Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Video: Curt RVi Series Shadow 2 Flat Tow Brake System Feature Review
- Video: Demco SBS Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Wire Kit Installation - 2021 Ford Escape
- Video: How to Set Up Your Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit on a 2014 Honda CR-V
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 2012-2014 Honda CR-V
- Video: Review of the RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter
- Video: Installation: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System on a 2022 Ford F-150
- Video: SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V
- Q&A: Does Fuse of 2014 Honda CR-V Have to Be Removed When Flat Towing Even With Charge Wire
on Flat Tow Brake System
