Ready Brake Elite System and Brake Lights
Getting ready to pick out and install the towing system for my 2013 Honda CR-V. Have been looking at the Ready Brake Elite setup and Blue Ox baseplate. Question: When the brake system activates do ...
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As mentioned,with the engine off...COMPUTER off...do the brake lights on the "toad" work? I'd say "no". There may be an exception somewhere.....let me know what it is.
Using most any towbar, even the "ReadyBrake" to use the brake lights on a "toad" you generally have 2 options:
1- install a diode kit. That way, the brake lights will work...no extra bulbs needed. Rear turn signals and marker lights will also work.
2- Buy magnetic lights and hook them up to a flat 4 or whatever the coach has. Then the brake lights will work. The magnetic lights also show the turn signals and marker lights.
I've used both systems in 3 different "toads". No problems. My current "toad" is a 2011 Ford Ranger 4WD automatic. With this, I use the magnetic lights. The RV mechanic told me NOT to use the diodes "in these newer cars and trucks". He said that they may cause a "check engine" light....a false alarm/problem.
Using most any towbar, even the "ReadyBrake" to use the brake lights on a "toad" you generally have 2 options:
1- install a diode kit. That way, the brake lights will work...no extra bulbs needed. Rear turn signals and marker lights will also work.
2- Buy magnetic lights and hook them up to a flat 4 or whatever the coach has. Then the brake lights will work. The magnetic lights also show the turn signals and marker lights.
I've used both systems in 3 different "toads". No problems. My current "toad" is a 2011 Ford Ranger 4WD automatic. With this, I use the magnetic lights. The RV mechanic told me NOT to use the diodes "in these newer cars and trucks". He said that they may cause a "check engine" light....a false alarm/problem.
