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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

Item # RM38FR
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2016 Ford Edge - Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

  • Diode Kit
  • Splices into Vehicle Wiring
  • Universal
  • Roadmaster

This complete kit includes everything you need to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your Ford Edge with variable voltage lights while flat towing. 7-Wire to 6-wire cord and 6-way car-side socket included for easy hookup.


Features:

  • Complete wiring kit lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system
  • Smart diodes ensure that your variable voltage, LED tail lights function as they should while your car's being towed
    • Converts the 12V signal from your RV's wiring to a 9V signal so your tail lights work as intended
    • Prevents electrical feedback that can damage your vehicle's electrical components
  • 7-Wire to 6-wire Flexo-Coil adapter cord lets you easily run power from your motorhome to your towed vehicle
    • Expands out to 8' to prevent dragging and tangling
    • Resistant to water, oil, and chemicals and has silicone-injected plugs to prevent corrosion
  • 6-Way socket wires to harness and mounts on towed car with included bracket
  • Powder coated aluminum casing on diodes is corrosion resistant and provides protection from the elements
  • Kit includes 2 smart diodes, wiring harness, split loom, ring terminals, zip ties, 7-wire to 6-wire adapter cord, 6-way socket with mounting bracket, and 10' of 14-gauge wire
  • Brake light relay (RM-88400 - sold separately) may be required if used with supplemental braking system
  • Assembled in the USA


Specs:

  • Maximum amperage: 5 amps
  • Maximum voltage: 16 volts
  • Wiring harness length: 27'
  • 14-Gauge wire length: 10'
    • Maximum power rating: 60 volts
    • Operating temperature: 40 F to 176 F
  • Coiled cord max length: 8'
  • Coiled cord retracted length: 15"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


This complete smart diode wiring kit lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system so that you'll have the signal lights necessary for flat towing your vehicle.


Because your vehicle has variable voltage tail lights, you cannot use a standard diode wiring kit to get these signal lights. If regular diodes are used on a vehicle that has variable voltage tail lights, the bulbs will light up as though the towed car is braking whenever the tail lights are on. In other words, there will be no difference between your vehicle's brake lights and running lights. This is because variable voltage tail lights use the same wire to power both the brake lights and tail lights. They do this by using a 12-volt signal for brake lights and a 9-volt signal for tail lights.


Smart diodes correctly modulate the 12-volt signal coming from your RV to activate only the intended circuit. The result is that your vehicle's tail lights will look and function as intended.


This wiring kit includes everything you need to hook up your motorhome's electrical to your towed car. It is designed to work with LED lights only. If your vehicle has incandescent lights, you'll need to use the smart diode kit designed for incandescent tail lights (RM26FR - sold separately) instead.


If your RV has separate tail light wiring, wherein the brake and turn signals run on separate wires, you'll need a wiring converter (RM-732 - sold separately) to complete this installation.


Smart Diode Wiring Diagram


153789 Roadmaster Wiring Kit w Smart Diodes for LED Bulbs

02427 14-Gauge Brown Primary Wire

146-7 Roadmaster Adapter 7 to 6 Wire Flexo-Coil Cord

Installation Details RM38FR Installation instructions

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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights - RM38FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (27 Customer Reviews)

This complete kit includes everything you need to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your vehicle with variable voltage lights while flat towing. 7-Wire to 6-wire cord and 6-way car-side socket included for easy hookup.

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Chevrolet Equinox

I purchased this as part of a package which included; Hitch and wiring for my 2022 Equinox, Base plate, Tow Bar, brake System and connecting air hose, break away cables, LED tow lights with wiring harness, and a trickle charger to keep the Equinox battery from going dead while I was towing it behind my class A RV.
I had etrailer do the install of all the components on my car and RV. All the workmanship was excellent and done in the amount of time they said it would take. Also because they did not have a video of this equipment being put on this year and model vehicle, I gave them permission to make a video(which added a extra day and a half to the install)and the installation was free. Everything has worked perfectly and I couldn't be happier. Etrailer is my go to for anything towing and also RV parts.



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Works well and east to install just time consuming for layout, placement and overall cleanliness for super SANO install. The timing of installing this and the DUO Plug in Play must be done simultaneously. Layout the DUO first for placement locations and wire runs then this lighting wire run from front connection to rear area, then start at the front and make the connections from front to rear in one pass. Worked perfectly first time. Install fuses last.



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AS ALWAYS IT WAS EASY



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I ordered an in stock item on Thursday but did not receive it until 9 days later. Maybe I didn't order it correctly to receive it sooner. I don't think a picture will show the products on my vehicle. That is a great thing!



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A very easy installation. The instructions and kit quality were very good. I installed this kit on a 2019 Chevy Spark that I tow behind an RV. The lights have never failed to work as expected. I would highly recommend this product.



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Great company to purchase from. Very fast delivery.



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Great product!!



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Works like towing a trailer, The wiring was a challenge and the E-Trailer video on installatios was very helpful



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This is to rig my third vehicle for flat towing behind our motorhome. I am sure that the e-trailer people will be available to help me if I need advice.



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Installation went very well with the help of the video on your website. Thanks.



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Great service .I had a problem with a part they sent a new one and it worked great.Would recommend.



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Work as advertised - no issues



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