Is a Supplemental Braking System and Breakaway Required for Flat Towing in the United States

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do I need a breakaway system on my 2006 hhr if I am going to flat tow it in Montana, Nevada, Utah or California

asked by: Ira F

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Yes, pretty much all states (with the exception of Missouri for some reason) and Canadian provinces require that a towed vehicle have a supplemental braking system and most all supplemental braking systems come with a breakaway unit.

The most economical is the BrakeMaster # RM-9160 which works with RVs that have air brakes or air over hydraulic braking systems. Otherwise I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. In either case these are proportional systems that apply the same amount of braking to the toad to match the braking of the RV.

If you can and want to use the BrakeMaster system then you will also need stop light switch # RM-751428 and seat adapter # RM-88129 for the system to work properly on your 2006 Chevy HHR.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

It is definitely a smart idea to use the BrakeAway Kit #RM-8600 with your Roadmaster BrakeMaster although there is not necessarily a recommended spot we can offer to install the reservoir in a 2016 Ford C-Max. We have not had a chance to install this…

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Answer 2

For the Roadmaster Brakeaway Kit for BrakeMaster #RM-8600 the length is 12" inch and at the widest point where the mac valve is located is 5" inches and the cylinder is 2 1/2" diameter. We have a similar kit designed for use with…

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Answer 4

Yes, the RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter #RM98FR and the Roadmaster 88357 are one and the same. We use our own unique part numbers for a lot of parts, so #RM98FR is simply our unique part number for the Roadmaster 88357. Sorry for any…

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Answer 5

We do have some repair/replacement parts for your Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar #RM-522 including the following: Repair Kit - #RM910003-85 Nylatron Bushing - #RM-200029-70 Inner Arm - #910021-65 Round Nut - #RM650004-80 Attached is a picture…

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What you would need is the part #RM910003-32 for the bolts, the part #RM-200029-10 for the bushing and then for the yoke part #RM910575 and you'd be set. There isn't an entire kit that covers all the parts you need but with these three part…

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Answer 7

No, it will not. Since your 2023 Ford F-150 has LED tail lights you will need the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights item #RM38FR. The issue is that the brake and running lights will all be the…

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Answer 8

GM states in the owner's manual that to recreationally tow the vehicle, the negative battery cable must be disconnected. The owner's manual doesn't list a specific reason, it only states that failure to do so could damage the vehicle. The…

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Answer 9

Hey Dennis, it almost sounds like you have a Blue Ox base plate kit installed on your 2006 Jeep Liberty like the part #BX1122 which would be correct for your vehicle. Does this look like what you have? If not email me back with a picture of what you…

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Answer 10

I think what you are looking for is the RoadMaster BreakAway kit, part #RM-98160. This kit was originally designed to be used for a second vehicle so all you have to do is move the cylinder and brackets. Since you have the bracket and cylinder, and…

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