Dinghy charging from MH
We have a 2011 CRV toad. I have installed separate tail lights that run from the MH 4 pin connector. We have ready brute elite tow bars and so the car's brake lights still activate and after hours of...
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way2roll wrote:
I ran a set of wires/lights completely independent of the car that run from the 4 pin connector on the MH. (it was a blue ox kit that actually installs a bulb in each lens so it looks factory). The issue is that the ready brake still pulls on the CRV brake pedal and activates the factory toad brake lights also. They would work no matter what position the key is in.
I had this issue with our Jeep as well. It is a common issue, I think.
We corrected it by installing a brake light relay on the Jeep. Basically, it is a relay that shuts off power to the brake lights when the car's ignition is turned off. That way when we are towing, only brake light signal that will turn lights on is the one that comes from the Motorhome.
I'm too lazy to put together a link for the relay kit, but look up Roadmaster Item #RM-88400 on etrailer. That is the kit that I used. Was a fairly simple install, and works great.
