Question:
I am getting a new Jeep TL model and I plan to flat tow it. It will have LED tail lights. I have read quite a bit about how the diodes do not work when you apply breaks and turn signal at the same time - if the vehicle breaks are applied by a supplemental brake system. Basically a conflict between 12 volts from the RV at same time from from the Jeep. Why couldnt a kit, using a 9 pole double pole - double throw switch, be used to choose between Jeep supplied power and RV supplied power? It seems that this would totally isolate the power supplies.
asked by: Ed
Expert Reply:
We have just what you need for you situation. Roadmaster makes a brake light relay part # RM-88400 which allows your supplemental braking system to apply the brakes without overriding the tow bar turn signals if the blinkers were on. We've also installed it on a similar Jeep Wrangler JK which I attached an install video for to this page.
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness