Does Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 Allow Current to Flow in Either Direction

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Should I be getting 12v at my 6way connection? I was under the assumption that the power only flowed one way through this connection...from the rv to the battery not from the battery to the rv

asked by: Tony D

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The Roadmaster battery charge line kit part # RM-156-25 would allow current/voltage to flow in either direction as it does not have a diode in it that only allows it to go one direction.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We can get your 2014 Jeep Wrangler set up with a wiring harness so you can flat tow it while also using the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System #HM39524. All you'll need is a simple diode wiring harness, and for that use the…

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Answer 2

Since the Ready Brake system on your Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar just uses weight/momentum to pull the brake pedal in the vehicle down when stopping (and not any power from the battery) it is not necessary to add a charge line kit. You certainly still…

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Answer 3

The correct way to wire up the breaker that comes with the Roadmaster charge line kit part #RM-156-25 is to have the copper post ran to the positive post of the battery that is charging the other vehicle and the silver side to the battery that is…

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Answer 4

No, you do not need to install a separate diode on your 2024 Ford Maverick when installing the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25.

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It would not be good to install the Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25 without the included circuit breaker. The circuit breaker is what would cut the current if something were to happen.

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Thanks for reaching out, Paul! The circuit breaker that comes with the Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25 is designed to protect your 2020 Jeep Wrangler, but you'll still want to install one on the motorhome side to protect the…

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Answer 7

The battery of your 2009 Jeep Wrangler will not affect the functioning of the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit #HM56200 that you mentioned. This harness draws the power for the Jeep taillights from the tow vehicle so your battery being…

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Answer 8

For vehicles that have to have the battery disconnected when flat towing the solution for powering a supplemental braking system is the outlet kit part #RM-9332. This wires to the battery directly which allows you to get a power source for just the…

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Answer 9

To flat tow certain vehicles, the ignition might be in a position that would normally activate certain accessories on the vehicle that would drain the batteries and aren't necessary while towing. To avoid this, some manufacturers instruct you to…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question. The part #RM-9332 is designed for this exact situation. What it allows you to do is disconnect the battery for the vehicle but then with it wired up you are left with a 12 volt accessory connector that is active with…

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Answer 11

We have the perfect solution for your exact situation. What you need is an outlet kit part #RM-9332. This wires directly to the vehicle battery to give you power source/outlet that draws directly from the battery which will be active when the battery…

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Answer 12

The part #RM-9332 is designed for the exact scenario you described. It connects directly to the battery and provides a 12 volt power circuit that is active even when the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.

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Does Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 Allow Current to Flow in Either Direction

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