The decision for me would come down to how long you plan to keep your Maverick or if you have other cars you might flat tow. Both the Patriot and Stay-IN-Play Duo are going to do a great job, but they are different styles.
The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 is the choice to go with if you plan on keeping your Maverick for the long haul and don't plan to flat tow other vehicles. The reason is that you do not have to remove and install the Stay-IN-Play Duo... view full answer...
Neither the item # e98882 and the item # e98880 locking hitch pins have an official weight capacity because it exceeds what the trailer hitches are capable of. They can easily handle a 2015 Fiat 500 being flat towed behind your Forest River RV.
I have some recommendations on parts you will need to flat tow your 2015 Fiat 500. You are going to need a tow-bar, a baseplate kit, a safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I have... view full answer...
The main difference between the Blue Ox Patriot and the Roadmaster Even Brake systems is that the Roadmaster # RM-9400 uses compressed air to actuate the brakes in the towed vehicle, while the Blue Ox Patriot II uses an electrically-operated actuator to engage the brake pedal.
As a result the Blue Ox system uses less power (since it does not incorporate an air compressor) and is a bit simpler to install. The Even Brake can only be used with vehicles that have power brakes. Roadmaster suggests... view full answer...
The difference in the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 and the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring # RM-9243-1, is the RM-9243-1 has everything you need to tow with RoadMaster's Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain system in one convenient kit. Includes wiring kit, power cord, mounting bracket, safety cables, padlocks, tow bar cover, and a vinyl bag to store it all. The # RM-15267 just contains the wiring kit, not... view full answer...
Both Roadmaster and Blue Ox are great systems that are made in the USA and you can't go wrong with either option. That being said, I would give the slight edge to Roadmaster due to the limited lifetime warranty on their products. I have included the parts you would need to flat tow your 2019 Chevrolet Spark Manual Transmission (w/o ACTIV) below.
Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523202-5
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676... view full answer...
Both the Tow Ready # TR118821 and the Hopkins # HM56300 serve the same purpose, allowing the lights on your flat towed vehicle to operate in tandem with those of the the RV. The difference is that the Hopkins wiring harness is a plug and play installation, while the Tow Ready harness would require cutting and splicing into the existing factory taillight wiring harnesses.
Because this harness wires your Honda CR-V as a combined system, a brake light relay (RM-88400 - sold separately) may... view full answer...
Even though the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR and the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400 are very similar systems I recommend using the Patriot II. It is easier to set up, uses less power so it will take much longer for this system to drain your battery, and it doesn't require the use of additional parts so that it is compatible with your vehicle. Attached are some videos that you can reference for the installation.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety... view full answer...
The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 and Roadmaster Invisibrake # RM-8700 tow bar braking systems are both one-time-install systems that will require more up-front effort for their initial installation in your 2019 Wrangler. In comparison, portable systems such as the Blue Ox Patriot II # BRK2016 and the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400 are easier to place in the vehicle (and their installation is less invasive) but you need to go through that process each time you want to get the Jeep ready... view full answer...
The difference between the # RM-154 and the # RM-152-98146-7 is the trailer connector and the umbilical.
The # RM-154 provides 4 circuits to the towed vehicle, right turn/brake lamp, left turn/brake lamp, running lamps and ground. The # RM-154 would provide a 4 pin trailer connector on the front of the towed vehicle and would require that the motorhome have a 4 pin trailer connector or an adapter like # 47345.
The # RM-152-98146-7 kit also provides the 4 circuits mentioned above, as... view full answer...
The easiest type of flat towing lighting kit is the magnetic type like the Optronics # TLL21RK. These take only moments to install and are easily removed and stored when you're not flat towing. They require no alterations to your vehicle.
A more permanent installation is a bulb-and-socket kit like # RM-155 from Roadmaster. This kit includes new wiring and separate bulbs that install inside the vehicle taillight assemblies. These remain electrically separate from the vehicle's internal... view full answer...
The main benefit of tapping into the RV air brakes for a toad braking setup is that there is a direct connection between the motorhome braking and the towed vehicle's braking. There is no time delay and there are no sensors that need to react to changes to the vehicle's inertia before they do anything. In short, there is synchronization between the two braking systems. As you noted, installation of such systems is a lot more intrusive and complicated.
Since you have intentions to trade... view full answer...
The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part number # SM99251 (Demco part number 9599006) does not come with Coachlink option. The Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor, # DM86VR (Demco part number 9599018) does. Please note the linked product review and installation video of this on a 2018 Wrangler. This system ties into the brake light switch on your towed car so that you'll be notified only when your towed car's brake pedal... view full answer...
For your 2010 Smart For Two, we have the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 52285-1, and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX1987. Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox base plate kits feature removable drawbars, so that the base plate kit is less visible when you are not towing the vehicle. Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox base plate kit would be a good option for your 2010 Smart Car.
In addition to a base plate kit, you will need a tow bar, safety cables, wiring or lighting, and a supplemental... view full answer...
To answer the essence of your question before getting into some specifics, the difference between the cross bar and direct connect style of base plate can be broken down like this: the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate # RM-523173-5 is going to provide for an easier connection to your tow bar than the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates # 523173-4 .
A lot of people stick with Crossbar style base plates because they have an old tow bar they want to continue using from a previously... view full answer...
The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit (XL) # 3141-1 is the correct kit if your 2010 Chevrolet HHR is not an SS model. It is compatible with Roadmaster tow bars using the Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly # 910021-00.
The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523159-1 is the correct kit if your 2010 Chevrolet HHR is the SS model.
We do have the wiring you would need to operate your HHR's tail lights when flat towing.
- Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-1676-7
Some... view full answer...
The Hopkins # HM56204 is a plug-and-play wiring harness that contain diodes to prevent feedback into the tow vehicle's wiring system. The harness would use the taillights of your Liberty like a combined system. When the vehicle's being flat towed, the red taillights will act as the stop, turn and brake lamps. When the Liberty is unplugged from the RV and driven normally, the taillight system will operate as usual. view full answer...
There's going to be two main styles of supplemental braking systems; fixed or portable. If you want a system that's going to permanently install in your Wrangler and will be ready to go with no setup after the initial installation then you'd want to go with a fixed system. If you don't want to have a permanent installation and would rather have something you'd install each time then you'd want to go with a portable system.
Fixed systems tend to be quite a bit more work upfront since they're... view full answer...
Great question!
The Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494 is a more basic system than the Brake Buddy Select 3 # HM39524 as the Classic just uses preset braking (which applies the brakes at a preset intensity when the inertia sensor detects deceleration) while Select lets you choose between proportional and full-braking action (activates towed vehicle brakes at max power regardless of RV brake pedal intensity) when you’re towing a vehicle. The Select also comes with a remote control so you can... view full answer...
The 2 base plate kit designs from Roadmaster are Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style. The The Direct-Connect uses a more simple connection and it looks less clunky than the Crossbar-Style, plus the Crossbar-Style requires the use of a crossbar on the tow bar which just means another piece that you have to deal with when you're getting everything set up. Because of this I recommend going with the Direct-Connect Style # RM-523202-5 on your 2022 Chevy Spark. Attached is an installation video... view full answer...
First we have the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 which is the typical system most will see. We then have the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor # DM86VR. This 2nd kit includes the Demco SBS Wireless Coachlink # SM99945 which allows you to visibly see when the brakes in your flat towed vehicle are activated. This is much easier to see on the monitor inside your vehicle then trying to see the LED lights mounted... view full answer...
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