Is Separate Diode Needed to Install Charge Line Kit Flat Towing 2024 Ford Maverick

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2024 Ford Maverick Do I need to install a separate diode to prevent the vehicles battery from discharging into the RV battery? Seems some charge kits include this.

asked by: Rob H

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No, you do not need to install a separate diode on your 2024 Ford Maverick when installing the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Thanks for reaching out, Paul! The circuit breaker that comes with the Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25 is designed to protect your 2020 Jeep Wrangler, but you'll still want to install one on the motorhome side to protect…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit part #RM-156-25 would be the kit you would need to charge the battery of your 2015 Nissan Xterra when it is being flat towed. This type of charge setup does not require a diode nor does it have potential to…

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Answer 3

The Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light #LIW-LDTL-7B has a 7-way flat style connector sorry for the confusion Robert!

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Answer 4

The online owner's manual only lists emergency towing and requires that all four wheels are off the ground. Based on what you've stated about the vehicle it most likely would be able to be flat towed, but you should really double check with a…

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A 4-way would not be able to carry a separate brake light from a turn signal but if you used a signal converter and a kit with additional diodes you could separate out the turn signals from the stoplights. For most people it's easiest to wire…

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Yes, for the original Brake Buddy Classic Braking System we have the Replacement Breakaway System #HM39303. This will replace all the components of the breakaway assembly so that the vehicle's brakes will activate if it should ever become…

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The Curt tow bar wiring kit part #C63CR that you referenced can install on a vehicle that has separate taillights like you have but there is a different wiring required when installed on a vehicle like then instead of a combined setup. You would run…

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We have the Roadmaster Charge Line Kit part #RM-156-25 which was designed to provide a charge circuit from the motorhome to the battery of the tow vehicle like what you have. No other components like diodes would be needed.

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Answer 9

The Roadmaster battery charge line kit part #RM-156-25 would allow current/voltage to flow in either direction as it does not have a diode in it that only allows it to go one direction.

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Answer 10

Yes, you can use the Curt Universal Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #C63CR to sync your motorhome lights to your 2012 Toyota RAV4. This part will make the RAV4's lights work as a combined system while it is being towed. It is legal for…

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Answer 11

The red wire that connects to the battery on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will need to be attached to the silver terminal labeled as "auxiliary" on the circuit breaker that comes with the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit part…

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Answer 12

The Hopkins #48955 taillight diode kit can indeed be used to drive the running /brake lights on your Captiva like a three function lamp, without using the amber bulb for a turn signal. See the diagram I provided, and I'll also send you a copy as…

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