Expert Answers about Emergency Vehicle Lights

• Comparing Blue Ox Patriot and Roadmaster Even Brake Towed Car Braking Systems
• 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...
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• Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy or P2 Trailer Brake Controller on a 2012 Toyota 4Runner
• If your 2012 Toyota 4Runner came with the factory tow package, you will just need the wiring harness # 3040-P. Plug it into the back of the brake controller and plug the other end into the connector on the vehicle that is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. Make sure to ground the additional white wiring on this harness so the brake controller will work. The Prodigy and P2 are similar controllers. The...
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• Comparing the Redarc Tow Pro Elite to Tow Pro Liberty for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• The Redarc Tow Pro Liberty # RED24FR does not have the ability to function in the manner that you're seeking but the Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR does with its user controlled mode-which is what the knob is used for. The Tow Pro Elite gives you the best of both worlds in terms of providing you with the proportional braking that's easy to use and applies the trailer brakes in proportion to the deceleration of the tow vehicle and the user controlled braking mode; the Tow Pro Liberty will only...
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• Comparing Redarc Tow-Pro Elite and Ford Accessories Trailer Brake Controllers For a 2023 Ford Ranger
• Looking at the Ford Accessories they are using a Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR for your 2023 Ford Ranger. The main difference is the Redarc is a stand alone controller while the Ford adds an additional ECU which operates the brakes when either the forward collision or emergency braking is activated. If you do not have these features on your Ranger, it makes no sense to get the Ford kit. If you do have these systems and want the trailer brakes to still activate with those...
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• Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar For a 2010 Ford E-350 Van
• The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-198 is designed to specifically fit emergency vehicles that have chains mounted on the rear axle. The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-117 is designed to fit a 2010 Ford E-350 cutaway for a motor home. If your E-350 is the standard work style van you will need the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # 1139-178.
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• What is the Difference Between a Time Delay Brake Controller and a Proportional Brake Controller
• The Tekonsha PowerTrac brake controller # 39523 is a time delay brake controller. The other type of controller is a proportional controller. A time delay controller is so named because there is a delay between the time that you initially apply the brakes in your tow vehicle and the time that the controller reaches maximum power output. Unlike a proportional brake controller, which activates your trailer's brakes based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle, a time-delayed controller sends...
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• Comparing Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2001 Ford F-350
• The difference is that Curt trailer hitch # C15845 is designed to fit cab and chassis style trucks and # C15810 is designed to fit regular pickup truck models. Cab and chassis trucks are the ones you might see on a lot that do not have a bed on them. They turn those into service trucks, utility trucks, and emergency vehicles. The frame rails are closer together on cab and chassis trucks than on regular pickup models. The frame width on a cab and chassis model 2001 Ford F-350 will be 34...
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• Comparing Curt Echo And Redarc Tow Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controllers For 2019 Nissan Titan
• Between the Curt Echo # C51180 and Redarc Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR for your 2019 Nissan Titan I recommend the Redarc as it is a one time install, and very out of the way unlike traditional trailer brake controllers. To install the # RED44FR in your Titan you will just need the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED39FR which will plug into the factory trailer brake controller port located above the emergency brake pedal. With that said, if you are planning on using multiple different tow...
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• Differences Between Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems for 2011 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4
• If you are looking for something that will take out the squat at the rear end of the truck when connected to a travel trailer then the best option is weight distribution. But if it is a 5th wheel trailer you will be towing then suspension enhancement would be the way to go. The difference between Timbren systems # TDR1500DQ and # TDRTT1500 subtle. Basically, the one you will want is # TDR1500DQ rated for 6K. The other kit, # TDRTT1500, is designed for service vehicles only like utility...
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• Differences Between Titan Snow Cables and Glacier Snow Cables 2009 Toyota Sienna
• According to your owner's manual, tire chains/cables are only to be used on the front two wheels and must be Class S compatible. For your 2009 Toyota Sienna we have both Titan part # TC1038 and Glacier part # PW1038 cable options. Both cables are similar in design with a few key differences. The Glacier cables have an included 90 day warranty whereas, the Titan cables only have a 30 day warranty. I recommend going with the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains part # PW1038 for this reasons....
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• Comparing the Wesbar LED and Incandescent Agriculture Trailer Light Kits
• The price difference between The Wesbar LED Light kit # 54003-041 and the Wesbar Incandescent Light Kit # W002676 is due to the cost of producing LED lights versus incandescent light bulbs. LED light are quite a bit more expensive to make than incandescent lights. That being said, LED lights will last longer and use less power than their incandescent counter parts, so I do suggest going with the LED option. It should be noted that both the LED # 54003-041 and Incandescent # W002676 will...
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• Difference Between the Tow Ready Harness and the Curt Harness for a 2009 Toyota Corolla
• The reason a wire is run to the battery on the Tow Ready Harness # 118459 is to help protect the tail light circuitry of your 2009 Toyota Corolla. You see, the # 118459 uses the tail light circuitry of the vehicle merely as signal wires and powers the tail lights of your trailer with the power it gets from the battery. Tail light circuits can be damaged if they are overdrawn and the # 118459 eliminates this problem by bypassing the tail light circuits as power sources. The Curt T-Connector...
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• Base Plate RM67VR VS RM77VR Comparison And Compatibility With RM-422 Tow Bar
• Both Item # RM77VR and Item # RM67VR are the same cross-bar style base plate but with different connection arms so installation will be the exact same for both. Since you're using the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K Item # RM-422 both base plates will work with this tow bar but the RM67VR will be slightly less time to connect because the # RM-422 comes with the same connection plates already installed.
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• Comparing Trailer Wiring Options for a 2008 to 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
• Many trailer wiring harnesses are vehicle specific so I would need to know the year, make, model, and trim level of the vehicle to recommend the best wiring harness. The Curt hitch you referenced, # 11479 is designed to fit a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer except the Evolution and 2009 to 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer except Evolution, Ralliart, and Dual Exhaust models. For a 2008 to 2011, we only have the # 119178KIT available. For a 2012 you can use the # C56127. In this case the Curt harness, # C56127,...
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• How to Tap into Reverse Light Circuit for Lockout on Surge Brake Trailer for 2016 Toyota Highlander
• To find the reverse light circuit on a vehicle is pretty easy but it may take digging around in the door panels or interior panels of the vehicle. What you need to do is find the wires that lead into the reverse lights on your vehicle. Test both of them for voltage with the vehicle in reverse (parking brake on and trusted friend applying brake), whichever wire has voltage is the correct circuit to use. The adapter we recommend for converting a 4-way to a 5-way is the part # 20036. The...
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• Comparing Curt and Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harnesses for a 2014 Nissan Versa Note SL
• Like you mentioned, the Curt trailer wiring harness # C56206 for the 2014 Nissan Versa Note does not require a direct connection to the vehicle battery whereas Tow Ready harness # 118582 does. At the back of the vehicle the installation of the harnesses will be the same. The only difference is that power wire on the Tow Ready harness. That power wire is what will power the trailer lights. With the Curt harness the trailer lights will be drawing on the vehicle tail light wiring. Modern...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2012 Kia Sorento
• The main difference between the Curt Modulite Wiring Harness, # C59496, and the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness, # C56328, is that the T-Connector harness, # C56328, simply plugs into the factory tail light connectors at the back of the tail light assemblies. The Modulite Harness, # C59496, needs to be hardwired into your vehicles tail light circuits. I recommend using the T-Connector Harness # C56163 because you will not need to cut or splice into your vehicles tail light wires. Both...
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• Comparing Current Output of Tow Ready and Curt Wiring Harnesses for 2013 Dodge Journey with LEDs
• A vehicle that uses LED-type lighting for its own light functions will typically use smaller gauge wiring than a vehicle that was designed with standard incandescent lights which draw roughly 10 times as much power. This efficiency with LEDs makes the vehicle able to use less copper, which means both lower cost and lower weight. Not a bad thing. That lighter-gauge wiring also means that the trailer wiring harness you use will have to be a powered type, which draws the actual power for...
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• Comparing Curt Trailer Wiring Harnesses for a 2008 Honda Accord LXP Sedan
• For your 2008 Honda Accord sedan if it has LED tail lights then harness # C56175 is not recommended. Plus it is a hardwire harness that requires cutting and splicing into the vehicle tail light wiring. Harness # C55502 is a much better option. It will work with your Accord and just plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring.
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• What is the Difference Between Trailer Wiring Harnesses for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
• For the 2013 Mazda CX-5 the Tow Ready wiring harness # 118563 is a powered converter that requires a direct connection to the vehicle battery to power the trailer lights. This protects the vehicle wiring and electrical components from damage. Because this unit uses a powered converter it will have a higher amperage rating (if the trailer has a lot of lights) than the Curt harness. The Curt harness # C56011 does not require a connection to the battery so it gets all of the power from the...
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