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  • How Does the Curt Breakaway Battery Charger C52025 Work
  • The Curt Breakaway Battery Charger part # C52025 only charges the breakaway battery while the trailer is plugged into the vehicle and the vehicle's battery charge line circuit is active (it could be constant on or keyed with the ignition). Once the trailer is connected and the circuit is active, the charger will provide a trickle charge to the breakaway battery. There is a shutoff feature built-in to prevent overcharging. The breakaway battery should not have to be hooked up for the charger...
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  • Can The Demco Stay-In-Play Be Transferred From One Vehicle To Another?
  • There have not been any major changes to the Stay-In-Play system since 2016, so I believe it certainly would be worthwhile (and a $$$ saver) to remove the major parts from the now-wrecked car. Provided you can get that done for a reasonable cost. There is a Re-Install Kit # SM6270 that is made specifically for this purpose. This will include all of the components you need to transfer your system to a new vehicle, including a new breakaway kit. I am afraid that we we have not gotten out...
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  • Will the Rear Bumper Support Need to be Removed for a Hitch on a 1989 Suzuki Sidekick
  • Per the instructions, the rear impact bar that you referenced will need to be removed to install a trailer hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 11128 on your 1989 Suzuki Sidekick. The bar can then be reinstalled if the hitch is removed but it will need to be left off the vehicle while the trailer hitch is present. If you need any other parts for your Sidekick please let me know what they are and I would be happy to offer some recommendations. I have attached install instructions...
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  • Does the Trailer Wiring Harness # 56087 Require the Factory Tow Package on a 2011 Suzuki Equator
  • The CURT Custom Fit Trailer Wiring Harness, item # 56087, does not require the factory tow package for installation. This harness plugs inline with the existing tail light wiring harness on the vehicle. I have provided a link to instructions for you to review. If your vehicle does have the factory tow package wiring, then you could use the Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, item # 118263, on your vehicle. I have linked instructions for this harness also.
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  • How Does Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Adapter Attach to Base Plates on 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
  • The Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025, attaches to Roadmaster base plates on the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick using 4 bolts, 4 washers, and 4 nuts; two apiece for each side. If you need base plates, we have several options for the Sidekick depending on which model you have. I have included a link below to the available base plates for a 1996 Suzuki Sidekick.
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  • Installing a Wiring Harness for Trailer Lighting on a 1996 Subaru Sidekick
  • You will need to use a Circuit Protected Taillight Converter, part # 119178KIT, and hard wire it into the existing vehicle wiring. The procedure for installing the converter is pretty simple. Simply access the wiring behind the taillight assemblies, and using the included circuit tester, locate the correct circuits to tap into. You will see 5 blunt cut wires on the wiring harness. The functions of the wires on the wiring harness are listed below. Brown - Tail Lights Yellow - Left Turn...
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  • Where Does the Roadmaster Base Plate part # 1003-1 Install on a 1986 Suzuki Samurai
  • The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1003-1 that you referenced attaches behind your front bumper to the vehicle frame, but the attachment point for the tow bars will be out in front of the bumper. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables...
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  • Will Installation of Trailer Hitch # C13001 Interfere with License Plate, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • The receiver tube on Curt Trailer Hitch, # C13001, will be under the rear fascia (bumper) when installed on your 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, so it will not interference with the license plate. I have included a link to the installation details for reference. To complete your towing set up, the recommended ball mount is # C45010, and the recommended pin and clip is # PC3. You can use ball # 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter), # 19247 (2 inch diameter), or # 63847 (2-5/16 inch diameter). For trailer...
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  • Flat Towing a 1990 Suzuki Samurai With Separate Tail Light Wiring
  • The long and short of it is your 1990 Suzuki Samurai has turn signals and brake lights on a different circuit. This is a common issue when flat towing, and the solution for you is going to be using the 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting # 154-792-118158, which has the converter you'll need to wire. Please look at the help article I've attached on wiring a dinghy and follow the second procedure. This will outline all the steps you will need to take to...
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  • How to Wire a 4 to 7-Way Adapter on a Grand Vitara to Power a Prodigy RF Brake Controller
  • To power the RF brake controller # TK94FR, it is only necessary to connect the 12v power wire and ground wire on your 4 to 7-Way adapter. If you have a typical adapter like our part # 30717, the ground wire should be white and the power wire is typically black or red. The remaining wires can be tied off. You also have the option connect the auxiliary wire if you need to power backup lights or another accessory on your trailer. This wire is typically orange or purple in color. To prepare...
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  • Does Bumper Have to Be Trimmed to Install Trailer Hitch on 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara w/Rear Spare
  • The instructions for trailer hitch # C13001, see link, indicate that if your 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has the rear door mounted spare tire you should not have to trim the fascia to install the hitch. So for your vehicle all indications are that you will not have to trim. The wiring for your Grand Vitara is # 56002. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. The connectors on the wiring harness will plug in line with the tail light wiring on the vehicle. To...
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  • Does Installation Of Base Plates For 1988 Suzuki Samurai Use Tie-Down Loops
  • I have attached the installation instructions for the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, part # 1003-1 for your 1988 Samurai. Per the instructions the tie-down loops are actually used when installing the base plate. There is no drilling needed per the instructions. This will use existing holes on your Suzuki. The tow bar I recommend is part # RM-020. For safety cables I recommend part # RM-643. We do not show any lighting for your Suzuki so I recommend magnetic tow lights like part #...
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  • How to Install a 4-Way Trailer Connector on a 2007 Suzuki XL7
  • If your 2007 Suzuki XL7 has a factory tow package, then you can use the Curt T-Connector Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # C56012. The location point you have described sounds like the correct connector, jack storage compartment on the driver's side. This harness includes the necessary fuses and relays so that the harness will work. I have included a link to the installation details below. If you end up needing to use Draw-Tite Wiring, # 119178KIT, you should not have to worry about voiding...
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  • Will the Curt Wiring Kit # 56087 fit on a 2011 Suzuki Equator without Tow Package
  • The harness you found is the correct one, thank you for sending that picture, that eliminates all guesswork. You can use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 56087 on your 2011 Suzuki Equator without a tow package. The wiring is available on all model vehicles. I attached installation instructions for this product that you should check out also.
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  • Installation Instructions for SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System SM99251
  • All of the flat towing braking systems that work with your 2011 Suzuki SX4 are shown on the linked page. For the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 the installation instructions are linked for you. I also linked an installation video (showing a different car) that will let you see the whole process.
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  • Instructions For Installing Roadmaster Base Plate #1003-1 On 1988 Suzuki Samurai
  • Per your request, I have attached the installation instructions for the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, Item # 1003-1, for your 1988 Samurai. There is no drilling needed per the instructions because you will use the existing holes on your Suzuki. I know you already have a tow bar and you probably have everything else you need for flat towing. However, certain things are needed for safe flat towing besides the base plates and tow bar. You also need safety cables, lighting for the...
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  • Roadmaster # 1012-1 Base Plate Installation on 1999 Suzuki Vitara
  • As the instructions for the Roadmaster # 1012-1 base plates aren't very detailed, I've contacted my contact in the Engineering department at Roadmaster who was able to find a photo for you. The photo I've provided shows the front suspension sub frame bolts on the driver's and passenger side. The photos aren't the clearest, but they're clear enough to help you locate the bolts.
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  • Does my Tow Bar Wiring Harness Require the use of Hy-Power Diodes
  • Wherever you use the RV to signal the vehicle's factory lights, diodes will be needed to stop the backflow of electricity. If you are using a set of external lights like part # TL21RK then the diodes will not be needed but since you have the wiring harness attached to your factory lights then you will want to use a set of diodes like part # RM-794. I have attached a diode installation help article for you to take a look at as well.
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  • Wiring a Superwinch LT3000 Winch to an ATV/UTV
  • If you are talking about the red wire from the handlebar switch on the LT3000 winch # SW1130220 then it connects to the ignition switch on your 2015 Suzuki King Quad 500. Basically, it needs to attach to a wire that only has power when the ignition is turned on. The ignition switch wire that has power with the ignition on is the recommended wire. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to identify the wire that only has power when the ignition is on. I have included a picture showing the...
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  • Could Hopkins Trailer Wiring Harness # HM41245 Get Hardwired to 1994 Suzuki Sidekick
  • If you wanted to hardware the # HM41245 to your vehicle you'd have to cut the connector off and then use a circuit tester like part # PTW2992 to test the wires of your taillight assemblies for voltage to determine their function. The white wire would get grounded, the brown wire runs to the running lights, red to the brake lights, green to the right turn blinker, and yellow to the left turn blinker.
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