Can an Even Brake Braking System be Installed on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee without the Break Away

Question:

I have an even brake system that was given to me when a relative had to sell his motorhome. Im thinking about getting a 2nd vehicle kit to have fresh wiring and factory connectors. I had a few questions. How will the unit work if I dont use the break away? If I currently use an external brake light system, is there any thing that needs to be installed on the motorhome other than the remote monitor? It appears that there is a factory hole through the firewall with a rubber plug, do you guys have any experience with this install on a new cherokee trailhawk? Thanks for any help.

asked by: Bennie C

Expert Reply:

Basically, it will not work if you do not install the brake away part of the braking system. They are required by law and the unit is supposed to show an error if the break away is not installed.

The indicator that comes with the Even Brake # RM-9400 is there to show you that the brake pedal of the vehicle is actually moving. The handheld unit allows you to adjust power and tells you if there are any errors. These items do not affect the lighting system needed between the RV and toad.

The # RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's turn signal from overriding the signal from the RV if your towed vehicle is wired with a standard 4-diode kit.

There is likely a hole or existing harness that goes from the cab of your 2014 Jeep Cherokee to the engine compartment. If you can run wires through the hole or with the other harness(es) then that is preferred over drilling holes through the firewall.

expert reply by: Michael H