Optronics Tow Bar Wiring - Bypasses Vehicle Wiring - TLL21RK Review Video

Hello, Phil. Yes, the bolts that go into the adapters at the end of the arms should be torqued. It looks like those are 5/16" grade 5 bolts so they should be torqued to 18 ft lbs. I have included the torque chart below for your reference.

Stop, turn and tail light functions can be provided by basic 4-pole wiring, such as by the trailer wiring harness #118552 that fits your 2014 Patriot or a flat towing (dinghy) harness that connects the RV lighting signals to the dinghy. If you are…

I'm sorry to hear about the adapters! We do carry replacements you need for your etrailer SD Tow Bar #e47ZR. For that part, it is the etrailer Replacement Tow Bar Adapter Kit for Blue Ox Base Plates #e98978.

Optronics does not have a weight rating for their Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit #TLL21RK, however, this magnet is very strong and has been road tested at high speeds in varying weather conditions. This product is also made from durable polycarbonate,…

The correct etrailer tow bar for your 2005 Honda Element with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX2232 is part #e47ZR. The part #e74ZR you were looking at comes with adapters to fit with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect base plates. These 2 tow bars are…

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…

The Optronics Sealed, Streamline LED Trailer Light #STL79RB referenced in your question will work to provide an additional light on your bike rack, however there may be easier options. You might have trouble mounting the light assembly to the rack…

When flat towing a vehicle with a tow bar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain #RM-576 that you referenced, you will want to make sure the steering wheel on your vehicle is unlocked. Unlocking the steering wheel/front wheels will allow the towed…

There is a law called the Magnussen-Moss warranty act that states, in part, that if you install an aftermarket part on your car then it will not void the warranty unless that part caused the problem. So installing tow bar wiring like the #RM-155 or…

You are correct that there is not a replacement bulb for the LEDs of the Glantastic LED RV Puck Light - 197 Lumens - Semi-Recessed - Frosted Plastic Lens - Warm White #328-K-58L34P9. And while I can't speak specifically to your light, the lens of…

Most GM trucks use a pretty standard wire color for their tow packages, but I always recommend testing for function, and not just color. If you follow the bundle back there should be more wires than the ones you mentioned, for a total of 8.…

I recommend using magnetic lights like part #TLL21RK. These have a 4-way harness and since these have red LEDs you have much less current draw than using incandescent. These lights have a 20 ft long harness and also a 4-way connector.