Does Flat Towing 2016 Chevy Equinox 4 Cylinder Require Brake-Lite Relay

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2016 chevy Equinox 4cyl, AWD, ltz Automatic. Installed your Hm56108 tow bar kit, needs a brake relay rm88400 ,trying to install, but the BCM #1 inside fuse #4 controls the brake light switch, so the 12v power brake wire to splice in between comes off the BCM ,not the brake light switch itself.what I believe is the BCM is a vertical mount 7 plug item about the size of 2 cell phones glued together, left side up under dash at knee level, but each plug has about 20 wires coming out. what is the color of the 12v brake wire out of the module ,and is that what Im looking at

asked by: Keith W

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Thank you for the purchase of the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56108 though I checked with Roadmaster and your 2016 Chevy Equinox does not require the Brake-Lite Relay # RM-88400.

There are a number of requirements to flat tow your Equinox, though this relay is not one of them. Fuses need to be pulled so you will need the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse # RM-76517 and Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 (and Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes # RM-156-75 if you do not have one).

Additionally, your supplemental braking system may need a Stop Light Switch if it does not have one. For example, if you were installing the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 you would need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain # RM-751439 to properly activate the system.

I have added links to video installs of each of these parts on an Equinox as well as links to the instructions manuals for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

You have a good eye Richard, as there is not a difference between the etrailer and Demco base plates that fit your 2024 Ford Maverick: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e64FV (discontinued) - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV Both will fit your…

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Answer 2

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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I recommend using the Roadmaster wiring for your 2024 Ford Maverick because I've found it to be the most reliable on the market. The correct kit depends on if your Maverick has LED lights or not: - LED Lights #RM38FR - Non-LED Lights #RM-15267…

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Answer 4

Although it's not said, to install the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV there may be some trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia required depending on the model of this vehicle. To complete your flat towing setup, you're…

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Answer 5

Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

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Answer 6

If your 2020 Jeep Gladiator activates the brake lights when the brake pedal is pressed with the key off then with the install of the SMI DUO part #SM99251 you will also need to install the brake lite relay part #RM-88400 so that the stoplights of the…

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Answer 7

Hey Carl, thanks for writing in, and that's a good question. Thankfully, the answer is no, you do not need to cut or trim the fascia/face plate on a 2024 Ford Maverick to install the Demco base plate that fits, which is the following part number:…

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