Does Blue Ox Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Require Diodes

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Do I need diodes for the LED light kit?

asked by: Frank

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Hi Frank; the Blue Ox Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit # BX88269 and # BX88267 do not require additional diodes for installation.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Frank

12/10/2024

Thank you for the fast response.

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Answer 1

According to Blue Ox, the #BX88269 bulb and socket kit isn't compatible with a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Instead, we have a plug and play option that would utilize the existing taillights on the vehicle. I'd recommend using the #BLU79FR. The…

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Answer 2

If you're switching towed cars and want to get away from the tow dolly method of transporting your car behind your Class A RV then you will no longer need the trailer brake controller used to activate the brakes on the dolly. You will need a…

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Answer 3

According to the owner's manual of your 2017 Ford Edge the vehicle can be flat towed with a 2.7L V6 EcoBoost, though are a number of parts you will need in order to do this, starting with compatible base plates. The ones you need will depend on…

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Answer 4

You will be able to use your Blue Ox braking system and tow bar but you will need new base plates. The 2013 and 2018 Ford Edge SEL use different base plate designs. Base plates #BX2657 work with SEL models that do not have Active Cruise Control or…

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Answer 5

If all you want is to prevent the 12 volt power supply of your trailer battery wiring from backfeeding onto your vehicle wiring or vice versa what you need is a one-way diode like part #RM-690. This only allows current to flow in one direction so…

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Answer 6

We do not have a KW1-style replacement water filter, but I may have a better solution for you. The KW1 Style filter is unique to some Forest River RV's and as such may not be as easy to find as more common styles. If it were me, I would replace…

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Answer 7

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 8

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 9

Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out! The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM87NQ fits your 2025 Ford Maverick as long as it's the Hybrid model that doesn't have the engine block heater. It doesn't come with the 6-Pin connector,…

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Answer 10

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 11

Hey Nelson, so you would need two separate systems since a supplemental braking system can only be used with a towed vehicle and a trailer brake controller can only control trailer brakes. Main difference is a supplemental braking system is designed…

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Answer 12

Hey Kathryn, what specifically on the Blue Ox Alpha are you needing to replace? Unlike Roadmaster they don't have as many replacement parts but you can contact them about getting yours rebuilt but that's just not something we can help with.…

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