Installing Ground on SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO in 2016 Ford Fiesta
Question:
I watched your video on the 2014 Ford Fiesta and it shows grounding to the negative battery terminal- my Ford Fiesta requires a negative battery disconnect to protect the transmission, can I just ground the braking system to the car Chassis?
asked by: Don P
Expert Reply:
According to the installation instructions of the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251, the white ground wire can be grounded to the frame of the towed vehicle, which in your case is a 2016 Ford Fiesta. Since you mentioned you need to use a battery disconnect your Fiesta must be an automatic transmission; since that is the case keep in mind that using the Stay-IN-Play will require you to use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751450.
I've linked the installation instructions of both parts for you to take a look at.
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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