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  • Troubleshooting Poor Braking With A Brake Buddy Select 3 Braking System
  • Hey Mark, The display on the remote of the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System # HM39524 will go to sleep after 5 minutes with no use, but will turn back on when you press a button. It definitely is possible that the system isn't properly applying the brakes if it's not adjusted right to depress the pedal. I recommend checking out Brad's installation video attached below starting at the 6:54 minute mark to ensure you're unit is sitting the properly. If you keep having...
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  • Blue Ox Tow Bar and Base Plate Kit that Fits 2024 Jeep Wagoneer
  • Hey Wayne, so the Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BLU46CR is a confirmed fit for your 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and while the bracket width is on the wider side it has been tested and works fine with Blue Ox tow bars. We do have the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 which does have a lot longer arms which might help you feel better about the bracket width. The arms of this are 42-1/4 inches long. There is a death wobble issue potentially with your vehicle and for that you might need the MOPAR...
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  • Will the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Pulse With Turn Signals
  • You are correct Rollin, but the way you use the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes # SM99251 it won't be an issue.
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  • Can the Demco LED Light Bar Be Connected to a Splitter
  • Hey Steve, so in regards to your first question I don't see anything wrong with using a splitter and an extension cord with the Demco LED Light Bar for Towed Vehicles w/ Wireless Transmitter # DM36MV as long as it's getting 12V, and your cords are protected, it doesn't matter. For your second question, there is not really a way to tell but since your Jeep does not have to have it's battery disconnected to flat tow, you shouldn't end up with a dead battery. If it turns out you need to...
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  • Availability of Base Plate Kit for 2020 Ford Explorer
  • There is no base plate for a 2020 Ford Explorer. According to the owner's manual, you can use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 if you have a front-wheel drive model. Rear-wheel, all-wheel, and four-wheel drive models require all four wheels off the ground so the only option would be a trailer.
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  • Troubleshooting A CU Error Code On A Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System
  • A 'CU' error code on your Brake Buddy Stealth # HM39530 is warning you to check the unit. I recommend checking all of your electric connections for anything loose, making sure your unit is getting 12v power and that it has a proper ground, check the pulley to see if it's binding up, and make sure the 7-wire cable doesn't have any dirt or debris blocking the pins from making full contact. Is this a brand new install or have you had your Stealth for awhile and it's just now acting up? Let...
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  • Troubleshooting A Demco Air Force One Braking System Indicator Light That's Always On
  • Hi Larry, If the indicator light is constantly on then it's likely just the placement of your reed switch on the air cylinder itself. The reed switch detects magnets and closes the circuit, sending power to the indicator light. Try moving it further toward the end of the cylinder (closer towards yourself). When installing the reed switch it's important to be careful because the reed switch can arc to ground, it will either no longer work or cause the LED to stay illuminated at all times....
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  • Troubleshooting Loss Of Trailer Running Light Function On A 2019 Toyota Highlander XLE
  • Hey Johnathan, Since you've already checked the fuses and found everything was fine that leads me to believe that the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness # HM11141825 has an internal short. I recommend unplugging it from the factory connector and then turn on your running lights. You can then test the factory connector using a circuit tester # PTW2992 to see if the signal is coming through. If it is then we know the # HM11141825 just needs to be replaced. If the signal isn't coming...
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