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  • Does Engine Have To Be Running For Emergency Flashers To Work And Will Trailer Lights Flash
  • If you turn on the emergency flashers in your Santa Fe, the lights on the trailer should also flash. That is assuming everything between the vehicle and your trailer is wired correctly. The engine does not need to be running for the flashers to work. The trailer wiring harness you need on your 2012 Santa Fe depends on whether the vehicle has the factory tow package. If you have the tow package the wiring harness I recommend is part # 118258. If you do not have the tow package I recommend...
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  • Is the Erickson Emergency Warning Triangle # EM05313 Weather Resistant
  • I spoke to my contact at Erickson and she told me the Erickson Emergency Warning Triangle w/ Reflectors and LED Lights - 15-3/4" Tall - Qty 1 # EM05313 is made for outdoor emergency use. It was designed to withstand the elements for the emergency period of time.
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  • Which Wire Is For The Reverse Lights On 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • The wiring colors on vehicles can vary from different vehicle years, makes and models. To determine which wire is the reverse light wire on your 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan you will need to use a circuit tester, part # PTW2993 to determine the wire function. You will need someone to assist you in this process. Have someone turn the key of your 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan to the on position so that there is power to the vehicle, the engine does not need to be running. Then, have them engage...
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  • Reverse Light Wire Color on a 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup to Allow Connection of Back Up Light
  • The best way to confirm which wire activates your vehicle reverse lights is to remove one taillight assembly and visually identify which lead goes to the reverse light bulb. To remove the taillight, open the tailgate and locate and remove the two taillight retaining screws. This will allow you to pull out the taillight assembly for access to the wiring. Then, for safety sake, it will be useful to have a helper turn the ignition to the on position without starting the vehicle. Then place...
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  • Power Draw of LED Indicator Lights on Trailer Breakaway Kit and Brake Controller
  • I sounds like you might be asking about a Trailer Breakaway Kit like # 50-85-313 which has LED indicators to tell about the charge status of the included emergency breakaway battery. One of these indicator lights will come on as needed to tell you if the battery is already charged, in the process of charging or if it is depleted. These LED lights use only a very, very small amount of power so they present no concern about power consumption. Please refer to the linked video for more details....
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  • Is It Safe if Alarm Sounds on Atwood Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • If the alarm of the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector # AT36681 has sounded it is not safe. According to the manual you should: 1. Immediately move to fresh air-outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for: Do not re-enter the premises move away from the open door/window until the emergency services responders arrive, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm returns to its normal condition 2. Call your Emergency...
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  • Legality of Using Strobe Lamps On Vehicle
  • The rules and regulations about emergency lighting can vary greatly from state to state. Your local police agency should be able to provide guidance. From a common-sense point of view, there would be a huge difference between aiding at a traffic accident and using the lamp to pull somebody over or using it to manipulate traffic signals, but because the law and common sense are two completely different things, I'd still recommend checking with the law enforcement folks in your area. According...
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  • Towing a 2014 Kia Sorento On Roadmaster Tow Dolly
  • According to the owners manual for your 2014 Kia Sorento: On 2WD, it states when towing your vehicle in an emergency without tow dollies: 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position. 2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N. 3. Release the parking brake. I recommend verifying with your Kia dealer that your Sorento can be towed with a Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 as they do state in an emergency.
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  • Do Drum Brake Assemblies Have Emergency Brakes?
  • For an emergency brake system, we recommend a break away kit like the Pro Series # 50-85-315, because trailers aren't designed exactly like passenger vehicles that come equipped with an extra parking brake. This breakaway kit has a battery attached and will send a power signal to your brakes to engage when the unit senses the pull cord has been removed. I have linked a helpful picture of what the inside of the pull pin unit looks like for you to better understand how it functions. The...
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  • Installing a Redarc RED44FR on a 2021 Ford Ranger
  • The Redarc # RED44FR will only apply the brakes when the brake pedal or manual override is depressed. However, if the emergency braking system engages the brake lights to inform drivers behind you are braking, you could wire the Tow Pro brake signal to the trailer plug brake wire and capture all braking situations. From what I could find, this is basically what the SST-4000G will do. With this being a pretty new thing though, there wasn't a lot of information I could find about it.
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  • Can Class S Tire Chains Be Used On 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 Truck
  • The reason you received a note not to install tire chains is because of clearance and the possibility of damaging something on the vehicle. You may check the owner's manual that you can use Class S tire chains which have a much lower profile and the risk of damage is reduced. If you are unable to find that information in the owner's manual you can check with your dealership. The problem is that some areas require the use of snow chains in winter so that creates a real problem for the vehicle...
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  • Can a 2015 Toyota Camry Be Dolly Towed?
  • According to the owners manual for your 2015 Toyota Camry it can be pulled by a Tow Dolly # DM9713093 with the front wheels off the ground in an emergency situation. The only specification was to release the parking brake so your transmission can be left in park. Be sure to verify the laws where you will be towing as you may need a Tow Light Kit # TLL21RK to remain legal.
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  • Location Of Brake Controller Connection Port On A 2012 Infiniti QX56
  • If you have the factory 7-way connector on your 2012 Infiniti QX56, the connector used for the brake controller will be located under the driver side of the dash. I have attached a photo that shows what the plug-in adapter on the harness that connects between the brake controller and the vehicle connector looks like. If the pins on the connector you found under the dash match the pin pattern of the connector in the photo then that is your connector. You may have to remove a small panel...
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  • Will Roadmaster RM-156-25 Battery Charge Line Kit Overcharge Batter in Towed Vehicle
  • Because the circuit provided by the # RM-156-25 Battery Charge Line kit only provides 15 amps, enough to do the job but not so much that there's any danger of overcharging the battery. I've linked to an installation video that I hope you'll find helfpul.
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  • Tow Dolly for Front Wheel Drive Vehicle with Electric Power Steering
  • The tow dolly you choose won't need to have any special arrangement for your electric power steering on your 2019 Acura RDX. The vehicle's front wheels will be secured with wheel straps so they won't move as you travel and the Demco # DM9713045 is a great option. I did look up your owners manual at it states that your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome so doing so will be at your own risk. Towing with front wheels off the ground is an acceptable way of towing your...
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  • Installing Tekonsha Brake Controller On A 2020 GMC Savana Cutaway
  • I can definitely point you in the right direction. These Savana models can be tricky when installing a dash mount brake controller like the Tekonsha P2 # 90885. If the vehicle has the factory tow package with a 7 way plug, there should be a blue wire for output run under the dash. It would be located near the emergency brake pedal. Some models will have the connection wiring taped and tucked under the driver side floor mat up towards the firewall. Those wires would be labeled which is...
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  • Determining If 2012 Toyota Tacoma Has A Factory Tow Package
  • Since your 2012 Toyota Tacoma has a factory 7-way and trailer hitch installed, it likely has a tow package. Another component your vehicle may have that is related to a tow package is a brake controller port. When installing a brake controller, for your 2012 Tacoma with a brake controller port, you will be able to use a vehicle-specific brake controller wiring harness. This wiring harness would plug into the back of the brake controller and then into a port located under the dash, underneath...
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  • Feedback on Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer # RM-RBK16-RSSB
  • The part you referenced, the Roadmaster Reflex steering stabilizer # RM-RBK16-RSSB, is a confirmed fit for your Ford F-350 4-wheel drive pickup. Roadmaster makes stabilizers for trucks and SUVs as well as for the heavy duty market, such as large motor homes and emergency vehicles, so they do make a good product. The customer feedback we have received stated that the part was easy to install and it really fixed the swaying on the customer's vehicle. Did you have a chance to drive the truck...
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  • How to Identify a Trailer Connector on a 2009 Toyota Tundra
  • If your 2009 Toyota Tundra came with the factory tow package, then it should have a 7-way round trailer connector attached to the bottom of the rear bumper to the left of the trailer hitch (see photo). I recommend looking at the back of your truck to see if you have the factory 7-way trailer connector. If your truck does not have a 7-way trailer connector and you are sure your truck was equipped with the factory tow package, there should be two connectors under the vehicle near the frame...
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  • How to Deterine if 2000 Dodge Durango Has Factory Tow Package
  • If your vehicle has a factory installed 7 way connector on the rear bumper, then you have the tow package. The spring loaded cover on the 7-way should say Mopar on it. Under the dash, in the driver's side footwell, behind the emergency brake, there should be a black junction box bolted to the firewall. There should be a connector clipped to the top of this box that the # 3020-P brake controller wiring adapter would plug into. If you do not have the factory 7-way trailer connector at the...
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