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Recommended Stop Light Switch for a 2026 Ford Maverick Installing a Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo  

Published 11/13/2026

Question:

Can I add the reed switch to a stay and play that doesnt come with one. I would rather add the reed switch than a suplimental brake light switch

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Welcome back Kenny. Unfortunately, you can not just add a reed switch to the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System item # DM86VR you purchased. You'll need to use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM87GR to complete the installation on a 2026 Ford Maverick.

The Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM87GR is custom fit for a 2026 Ford Maverick. I have attached an installation video below so you can see how to get it setup.

You would have to upgrade the cylinder in your Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System item # DM86VR to cutout installing a stop light switch. The Replacement Air Cylinder for Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System item # DM6210 is the one you would need. The Demco Reed Switch Assembly is a magnetic sensor. When air pressure moves the cylinder piston, an internal magnet moves away from the reed switch, completing the circuit to turn on your coach monitor light. Attaching a reed switch to the outside of that cylinder will result in the indicator light staying permanently on or off, depending on how it is wired.

Is this setup for a 2026 Maverick or for another flat tow? Feel free to answer this and throw in any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.

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Kenny

11/13/2026

Thanks. It is for the Maverick but I can see it's uses for other applications. Is there a way to have an upgraded cylinder included with a stay and play? I see that I can order a cylinder with the reed switch but it becomes cost prohibitive and then I'm left with a unused ,non reed switch cylinder. It would be a great step saver if the cylinder had the switch.

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Jerred H.

11/13/2026

@Kenny You're welcome. Unfortunately, that is not an option with the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System item # DM86VR. The cylinders included with them are not magnetic like the Replacement Air Cylinder item # DM6210 that comes with the Air Force One braking systems.
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Kenneth

11/13/2026

@JerredH Thanks. We should mention that to Demco. Have a good weekend
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Jerred H.

11/13/2026

@Kenneth Thanks! I hope you have a good weekend as well.

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