Recommended Brake Light Switch and Fuse Bypass for 2014 Chevy Equinox to Flat Tow

Updated 03/21/2019 | Published 03/20/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain

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$45.99

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

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$44.78

Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse

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$148.76

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

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$38.06

Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuse

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Question:

brake light switch or brake light rtelay Hi, my name John I was wondering about these two switches for my 2014 chevy equinox. I already have the brake light switch from you. Will this switch work ok. I have the hopkins custom wiring kit. The equinox is a four cylinder. I have your 9700 brake control. GM says to take out the no. 32 fuse to help save the battery. I checked the brake lights and they do work with the car in the tow mode. What do you think?

asked by: John J

Expert Reply:

Thanks for letting me know you have the Roadmaster Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400 and the necessary Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain # RM-751439. You will also need the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps # RM-9332.

GM does require removing a fuse (#32 on V6 or ABS on 4 cylinder) to help as you stated, but I recommend instead using a fuse bypass switch (# RM-76517 for 4 cylinder or # RM76511 for V6). This will allow you to simply flip a switch each time you flat tow instead of removing a fuse. Since you have the 4 cylinder you will use kit # RM-76517 and not remove any fuses.

I also recommend adding the battery charge line kit # RM-156-25. This will draw 12V power from your motorhome 7-way to give your Equinox battery a maintenance charge to keep it from depleting.