Stay-IN-Play DUO Not Working Downhill

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Installed DM86VR on the passenger side and its not working. 03 Silverado reg. Can step side. It works good going up hill but doesnt activate at all going down hill.

asked by: Frank

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Thank you for purchasing the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor # DM86VR directly from etrailer. The issue is almost certainly the G-Force controller not being oriented properly; per Demco, "Check the orientation of the G-Force Controller. It may need to be tipped slightly forward."

expert reply by: Kyle S

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I'd be more than happy to help you get your 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid ready to tow, Bruce! Here are the parts I recommend using: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR - Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights #RM-676 - Light Kit…

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Answer 2

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 3

I really like the Roadmaster flat towing products (with the exception of their brake systems) so I'm glad you asked about them for your 2024 Ford Maverick! Here are the parts I recommend using for flat towing your vehicle: - Roadmaster…

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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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I checked with Roadmaster to confirm but yes, you can use the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item #RM-156-25 on your Hybrid 2023 Ford Maverick. Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Maverick are listed below. Please…

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Answer 6

Different vehicles "react" different ways when being flat towed and according to my research your 2023 Ford Maverick will naturally drain the battery during flat towing so you need install the Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25 to get some…

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Yes, the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor, #DM86VR is designed to fit any typical auto that is able to be flat towed. I definitely suggest you go with the version that has the Coachlink feature,…

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There aren't as many custom fit flat towing wiring harnesses for vehicles like there is for trailer wiring so what that means is that for your 2023 Ford Maverick there are only kits that require wiring like the Roadmaster diode kit part…

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Answer 9

To flat tow your 2023 Ford Maverick you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item #RM-520 and item #RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item #RM97RR…

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Answer 10

Yes, and no. If you plan on using the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item #BLU37TR, you were looking at, you will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item #RM-88400. It will keep your…

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Answer 11

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, #RM97RR is the Roadmaster part number of 524470-5. From conversation with our contact at Roadmaster, the (524470-5) will fit all models of the Ford Maverick with 2.5 hybrid motor, no interference with…

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Answer 12

While there isn't a all encompassing kit available for your 2022 Ford Maverick, we do carry all the parts you'd need and I'd be happy to get them for you. First you're going to need a base plate #RM97RR, to be able to connect your…

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