Flat towing the Maverick?

[Cruzer01]

Vongreg,
Did you happen to use the universal light kit that Roadmaster provided or did you use a different one?

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[Vongreg]

Vongreg,
Did you happen to use the universal light kit that Roadmaster provided or did you use a different one?

No I use wireless magnetic brake lights. They are LED and use very little power so the batteries last a long time. I am mounting them on the cab as that seems the most secure point. I have used them on my last three toads. I had a diode go out and took forever to troubleshoot the problem the last time I used a light kit.

 

[Mr.Toad]

What braking system do you go with? Sorry if you have covered this already. Doing my install tomorrow.

 

[Cruzer01]

What braking system do you go with? Sorry if you have covered this already. Doing my install tomorrow.

Mr toad, I am using my old classic brake Buddy system it's worked well for many years.

 

[Mr.Toad]

Thank you Cruzer01. Got the baseplate and tow bar on yesterday, not difficult. I am going with the InvisiBrake was hoping you had the same. Little nervous about the vacuum connection.

 

[Cruzer01]

Mr toad, good luck with your install keep us posted on how it goes. What kind of lights will you be installing?

 

[Mr.Toad]

Roadmaster Taillight Diode Kit, Brake light relay kit and all that ties into the InvisiBrake control module. When I am finished I will post some pics especially of vacuum line tie in.

 

[Cruzer01]

Sounds good, thanks for your response and update.

 

[Chicago Mike]

Just finished the install of the Roadmaster Baseplate. Fairly easy install.

I received my baseplate today…will work on the install soon. Box was tore up, hope I have evertyhing.

 

[Vongreg]

Have fun, it’s not a bad job. Any questions PM me

 

[M2hb]

I have the Lariat with Luxury and Copilot 360 packages. There is a 12v “cigarette lighter” style outlet on the lower portion of the dash above the wireless charging space for a cell phone. Is this outlet powered continuously? I’d like to plug in my RVI Brake3 there, but I’m afraid it will time out and power while towing the Maverick behind the motorhome.

 

[Vongreg]

I have the Lariat with Luxury and Copilot 360 packages. There is a 12v “cigarette lighter” style outlet on the lower portion of the dash above the wireless charging space for a cell phone. Is this outlet powered continuously? I’d like to plug in my RVI Brake3 there, but I’m afraid it will time out and power while towing the Maverick behind the motorhome.

Not sure, I would test the unit, plug it in and if stays powered up for an hour your golden. If not it is a fifteen minute job to run a fused 12v outlet directly from the battery. I had to do that on my Miata and brake buddy. You could mount it under the back seat.

Definitely run a charge line from your coach.

 

[Cruzer01]

I have the Lariat with Luxury and Copilot 360 packages. There is a 12v “cigarette lighter” style outlet on the lower portion of the dash above the wireless charging space for a cell phone. Is this outlet powered continuously? I’d like to plug in my RVI Brake3 there, but I’m afraid it will time out and power while towing the Maverick behind the motorhome.

I tested the lighter plug on the XL when I got in it for the first time in the AM and the plug had no power. I started it and shut it down, opened these door and closed it. The plug had power. I did some things for a few minutes, came back and it still has power. I don't know how long but I do think it shuts itself off. I will be doing a direct line to the battery for my brake buddy.

 

[M2hb]

I have the Lariat with Luxury and Copilot 360 packages. There is a 12v “cigarette lighter” style outlet on the lower portion of the dash above the wireless charging space for a cell phone. Is this outlet powered continuously? I’d like to plug in my RVI Brake3 there, but I’m afraid it will time out and power while towing the Maverick behind the motorhome.

Slap to forehead! After sitting back and fortifying the brain cells with a little port, I had an epiphany…..

The starting battery is right there in the cabin under the rear seat. I’m just going to connect a fused heavy duty outlet directly to the battery and bring it out from under the seat when I need to plug in the auxiliary brake system. It could also be used for additional items when needed.

 

[Cruzer01]

Slap to forehead! After sitting back and fortifying the brain cells with a little port, I had an epiphany…..

The starting battery is right there in the cabin under the rear seat. I’m just going to connect a fused heavy duty outlet directly to the battery and bring it out from under the seat when I need to plug in the auxiliary brake system. It could also be used for additional items when needed.

Lol, I thought that was the plan. That'll work for your break and so many other things.

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