Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring - RM-76517
- Fuse Bypass
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Engine Compartment
- Custom
- Roadmaster
- FMX Fuse
Take some of the hassle out of towing your car with this fuse bypass system. FuseMaster replaces your vehicle's FMX fuse and lets you prep for towing by simply flipping a switch. Integrated holder keeps fuses secure and functional.
Features:
- Bypasses towed car's FMX fuse so you can tow your vehicle without draining its battery
- Provides a simple alternative to removing fuse every time you tow
- Stores fuse so that you won't lose it
- Installs quickly, easily and permanently
- Remove fuse from car's battery compartment and install FuseMaster in its place
- Put fuse into FuseMaster fuse holder
- Mount bypass switch in center console
- Maintains functionality of fuse when switched on
- Flip switch to "Drive" position and drive like normal
- Overrides fuse when switched off
- Flip switch to "Tow" position and you're good to tow
- Fuse controller allows the high current fuse to be turned off/on without sending high current through the switch
- Application: FMX fuses rated at 50 amps
- Made in the USA
Some cars can be towed only if you get under the hood and pull a fuse or fuses. If you don't remove these fuses before towing, there's a good chance that your battery will be drained by the time you reach your destination.
Roadmaster's FuseMaster makes it easy to prep your vehicle for towing. Simply remove the fuses indicated in your owner's manual and replace them with the bypass. The system will hold the removed fuses and maintain their functionality. So, once the initial installation is complete, you don't have to remove or replace your fuses again.
Whenever you want to drive your car, just make sure the switch on the bypass is flipped into the "Drive" position. When the bypass system is on, the fuse will be active and your vehicle will function normally. Then, when it comes time to tow, switch the FuseMaster to "Tow." Doing this will render the fuse inactive so that you can flat tow your car without its battery being drained.
Installation
This bypass installs inside your vehicle's engine compartment. To mount the FuseMaster switch, route the harness up to your center console. You will have to drill access holes in the console to run the FuseMaster through and to mount the switch.
Included with the FuseMaster are 2 stickers: "Drive" and "Tow." Once the switch is installed, you can place the stickers on your console - one on each side of the toggle - to remind you which way the switch must go for each application. Place the "Drive" sticker on the side of the toggle that has the white dot. (To drive your car, the switch must be flipped so that the side with the white dot is depressed.) The "Tow" sticker can then be placed on the opposite side.
76517 Road Master Fuse Master Fuse Bypass for Towed Cars
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2007 - 2008 GMC Acadia
- 2008 - 2011 Buick Enclave
- 2010 - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- 2005 - 2006 Pontiac G6
- 2004 - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2007 - 2008 Saturn Outlook
- 2010 - 2017 GMC Terrain
Customer Satisfaction Score:
88% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse - RM-76517
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (308 Customer Reviews)
Take some of the hassle out of towing your car with this fuse bypass system. FuseMaster replaces your vehicle's FMX fuse and lets you prep for towing by simply flipping a switch. Integrated holder keeps fuses secure and functional.by: Lyle07/05/2023
The product was ok other than the switch. It is hard to tell if it is on or off. I wound up just using the fuse holder as it is easier to pull the fuse out. Other than that was great service.
by: 02/28/2021
Good instructions and easy to instal tnx to Lori AB for putting my order together
by: Harold03/19/2023
Does what it is intended to do. Took a little time to install but it came with all the instructions I required, and it all looks and works great!
by: Bill12/23/2022
This has saved us so much time! Popping the hood and physically pulling the fuses on our vehicle every time we stop gets old quickly. This system was easy to install with the step-by-step video and works flawlessly.
by: Leonard04/09/2022
Ordered and install base plate over a year ago and finally got to use it a couple of weeks ago because motorhome was in shop waiting on parts. Pandemic and supply chain issues. Anyway, the base plate and accessories work great. Dinghy tracks well. Hardly know it’s back there.
by: Frank W06/25/2023
Better than opening the hood every time we tow.
by: Mark07/15/2022
The connections at the fuse panel were difficult to tell which was hot.
by: Greg 04/24/2021
Installed as per installation video and all went great.
Greg
4/25/2022
Towed over 7000km last year with no problems. It is great to not have to pull fuses anymore.
by: Gary 05/04/2023
Right part at the right price.Fast and helpful employees.
by: Ronnie 03/14/2020
Easy enough to install on 2010 Chevy Equinox LT. Very clear directions and video was very helpful. (Thanks etrailer for all the good videos) Have not towed yet but seems to be exactly what I need. Much better than pulling fuses.
by: Bill11/15/2021
Works great and allows me to tow with vehicle stability turned on; no more death wobble! Installation instructions were clear and it fit perfectly.
by: Robert J06/14/2019
Wire kit has been working good for a year now.
by: George05/05/2022
The best customer service from Melissa, and her manager. Delivery and follow up was the best as always. Will continue to purchase from etrailer in the future.This is the way all companies should conduct business.
by: Edward 02/11/2020
Good quality, complete kit, fairly easy to install once you watch the videos
by: John11/12/2022
The knowledge the staff that worked there was very helpful when purchasing the right product we needed. Thank you
by: James07/29/2019
Ordered Friday and arrived Monday. Terrific. Taking to installer today. Thanks
by: Angel05/15/2022
It has worked great!!
by: Shane08/31/2021
Product works well and as intended.
by: Rodney03/09/2022
Works great.
by: Richard01/28/2021
works great
by: Mdwade07/17/2019
Love it
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by: David 01/14/2021
everything about the delivery was perfe ct
by: Jeff 01/18/2024
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Sierra K.
7/19/2022
The instructions say the thick black wire is the cold side and the large red wire is the hot.