Recommended Charge Line for Motorhome and Towed Vehicle Battery Connection

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Im also looking for battery charge line to going from the RV to the toad battery. I would like a plug that will mount on the roadmaster baseplate. The plug needs to accept the wiring for the toad lights and the battery charging. I have a 7 pin on the RV. Can you also recommend a cable to connect the rv to the toad. Thanks

asked by: Jeff G

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For your charge line, I recommend the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motor Homes # RM-156-75 and then for your towed vehicle # RM-156-25.

expert reply by: Jason S

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You will need to use a circuit tester, item #PTW2992 if needed, to test the pins in the 6-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle. Ground the alligator clip to the vehicle chassis and touch the test light to the center pin. If the light in the…

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Answer 2

The center pin on the 7 way connector can be used for many different purposes, although it is typically used to carry the signal from the reverse lights on the vehicle to the trailer. If the trailer does not have reverse lights or a reverse lockout…

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The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes #RM-156-75 uses a 12 gauge wire and circuit breaker to route to the positive battery post in your motorhome and the number 4 pin in the included 7-way photo. The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit…

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Answer 4

Not all RV's come with a fully functional 7 way connector, so you'll want to test your 7 way trailer plug blade at 1- o'clock position when looking at the plug face. If this pin is not receiving power from the trailer battery then…

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I believe what you are asking is how to run the wire for your 2019 Ford F-150 for the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25 to use the 12 Volt Outlet Kit #RM-9332. What you will do for the charge line kit is run the wire…

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Answer 6

I took a look at the manual for the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motor Homes #RM-156-75 as well as the manual for the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25. The kit for towed vehicles specifies 14 AWG wire while…

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You would not need to worry about damage occurring if you started your vehicle with the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-75 installed. There would be no need for a diode either. Having an additional 12 volt power source attached to your…

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I think you are talking about the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kits, part #RM-156-75 and part #RM-156-25 which are actually put together by Roadmaster. Generally speaking, automobiles use red for power which is why that is the color of the wire…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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