Charger Recommendation for Vehicle Getting Flat Towed

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I have a buddy brake system which I’m told will tow if I leave my RV lights on but after a few hrs it drains the battery is there a way I can keep the battery charged?

asked by: Jerry W

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Expert Reply:

We have the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line kit part # RM-156-25 which comes with everything you'd need to run a charge wire from your tow vehicle to your vehicle getting flat towed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25 should be installed to the center port of the 6-way trailer connection. If you have a different connection, let me know as most charge kits have this 6 wire connector on the towed…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25 you were looking at uses a 15 amp circuit breaker to keep from over loading the 14 gauge wire. You would not want to wire the #RM-156-25 to the battery disconnect you have, as that…

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Answer 3

To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL with a Blue Ox tow bar, base plates, and supplemental braking you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar item #BX4370 Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate…

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Answer 4

The correct way to wire up the breaker that comes with the Roadmaster charge line kit part #RM-156-25 is to have the copper post ran to the positive post of the battery that is charging the other vehicle and the silver side to the battery that is…

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Answer 5

What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, #42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting…

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Answer 6

I am not sure if you have already tested the battery charge line circuit on the motorhome's 7-way but if not this will be your next step. If you don't get 12 volts here then there is an issue with this circuit on your motorhome. Aside from…

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Answer 7

If you are looking for a quick and easy plug and play wiring to get your 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL set up to be flat towed behind an RV, then the Curt #C96JR will not require a wire to the battery. This will plug in behind the tail lights and then follow…

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Answer 8

Without knowing the exact year, make, model of your vehicle I can not make a 100% recommendation. That being said as long as your Jeep Wrangler is 1987 or newer the following options would work. You would just want to plug your Jeep into our fit…

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Answer 9

The gain knob of the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR allows you to basically dial in how aggressive/sensitive you want the accelerometer to be. If you dial it in with high gain the unit will apply the brakes harder when detecting braking, lower and it will…

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Answer 10

The big difference between the Blue Ox Patriot #BRK2019 and the latest #BLU37TR is that it's smaller and lighterweight (3 lb lighter). It is also a little faster in it's extension of the brake pedal arm.

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Answer 11

You are correct. If the Blue Ox Patriot part #BLU37TR is not moving the accelerometer would not sense braking and start applying the brakes.

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Answer 12

It would not be good to install the Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25 without the included circuit breaker. The circuit breaker is what would cut the current if something were to happen.

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