Roadmaster InvisiBrake Battery Charging Capabilities While Flat Towing

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I have read that, if I flat tow a Cherokee that I need to have the battery charging while towing or else it will be drained and then the transmission will go out of neutral. If that is so, will this brake system be what is needed to charge the battery during towing?

asked by: RICK W

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Expert Reply:

Yes the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-8700 will connect directly to your towed vehicle's battery and charge it while driving unlike most braking systems that would actually drain your battery.

Some notes to consider on this product are:
This product does not work on vehicles with a non-electric hydroboost braking system.

When using TrailerMate wiring with the InvisiBrake, it will be necessary to purchase an additonal two diodes, ( item # RM-792 - sold separately), to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from back-feeding into the InvisiBrake system and activating it when attempting to drive the vehicle.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables,…

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Answer 2

Basically you want the tow bar to set as level as possible when flat towing. You have 3 inches up and down that is considered safe. Check out the picture I attached that shows what I mean. I also attached a help article that covers how to pick out…

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Answer 3

If your 2022 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is four-wheel-drive with a N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low setting then it can be flat towed. To flat tow your Colorado you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety…

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Answer 4

The Roadmaster Invisbrake #RM-8700 will trickle charge your battery with 2amps (only while the RV's headlights are on) to supplement the battery power it's using to run. You probably have more things running off of your battery in the Jeep…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Roadmaster Crossbar style base plate kit part #1555-5 is a confirmed for your 2006 Honda CR-V and the diode wiring kit part #RM-154 would also fit and work great too. The base plate kit is perfectly compatible with the Roadmaster Falcon 2…

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Answer 6

The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit part #1555-5 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2005 Honda CR-V and comes with everything needed to attach to your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520. For safety cables you can use #RM-643. The coiled…

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Answer 7

We do carry the base plates for your 2006 Honda CRV that will work with the Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Non-Binding Towbar with 6 Wire Electrical, item #RM-576. Does your CRV have a brushguard or front bumper extra trim package?

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Answer 8

You'll only need a single fuse bypass switch like the Curt Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles #C93HR you were looking at. You'll want to pull the ACC Radio fuse, which is fuse #34 and the location can be seen in the attached picture. To…

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Answer 9

I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Blue Ox 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord with 4-Way, Round Plugs, #BX8861, to take some measurements for you. When coiled up, from end to end it measures about 38 inches long. When stretched out to the maximum…

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Answer 10

It looks like you were checking out the Custer Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Round to 4-Way Flat #ADP001 which does have the smaller ground pole and the 3 larger poles. This adapter will let you adapt a 4 way flat to fit a 4 pole round and will…

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Answer 11

I have included a picture below that will tell you which wire goes where on a 4-Pin Round Vehicle Connector #PK11410. This will allow you to see what each pin is for the 4-Way Flat to Round Adapter #ADP001 that you already have.

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Answer 12

For your 2017 Chevy Colorado 5 foot bed we have the TruXedo Elevate Truck Bed Sliding Ladder Rack part #TX86NV as a confirmed fit that would work great. It's also adjustable in height and compatible with tonneau covers like the Extang Xceed…

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