Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
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Roadmaster Accessories and Parts - RM-156-75
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
This charge line connects to the battery in your RV to allow up to 15 amps to be transferred to your towed vehicle's battery during towing. Requires RM-156-25 be installed in towed car.
Features:
- Allows power from your RV's battery to be used to maintain the charge of your towed vehicle's battery while the car is being towed
- Transfers just 15 amps to avoid overcharging the car's battery
- Connects battery to 6-way or 7-way plug at the rear of your RV
- Requires Roadmaster's vehicle battery line (RM-156-25 - sold separately) if no charge line is present in your towed vehicle
- Includes 12-gauge wire, split wire loom, circuit breaker, and hardware
- Made in the USA
156-75 Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
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Video Transcript for Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motor Homes Installation - 2020 Coachmen Mirada Select Motorh
Hi there Coachmen owners, today in your 2020 Coachmen Mirada Select, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install Roadmaster's charge line kit. This 12 volt charge line kit is going to provide you with the necessary wiring to have a charge line on your seven way connector. Your standard seven way is already going to have this here, but many of your motor homes don't come with a fully operational seven way connector. This is just the one circuit for the charge line circuit, which is necessary on some of your braking systems and also necessary if you want to charge the battery on your vehicle when you're flat towing it down the road. If you're going to haul any trailers with you as well, and you have batteries on those trailers, you'll want a charge line on there, especially if they have brakes. That'll keep the battery topped up on the trailer in the event that you do have a breakaway situation, that battery can be fully charged to apply the brakes.Our Mirada here didn't come from the factory with a fully functional seven way, so we had to add that additional wire for our Brake Buddy stealth braking system to work on our flat tow setup here.
It's an extremely straightforward installation, you're just running a wire from your battery back here. There's a circuit breaker that comes included with the kit to ensure that the wire remains circuit protected. But other than that, that is basically it. Follow along with me and we'll show you how to get her hooked up.We'll begin our installation by locating our batteries. They can be found underneath the steps, when you go to walk in your motor home.
We just lift up on the compartment door here and we've got our batteries here. Next we're going to want to mount our circuit breakers close to them as possible. So we just put it here on the back wall and use the included self-tapping screws to run it in. And you can use an eight millimeter socket with those self tapping screws. We then have two wires we need to run.
One is going to run right to the battery here. I recommend you wait to install this one until after you run the other one so that way the wire isn't live. You'll notice you'll have three different ring terminals here. These two on the circuit breaker are going to be the ones that have the smaller hole. The larger hole one is for the battery side.We're going to crimp on the small ones, so we can go ahead and connect them to the circuit breaker.
Just hold off on the battery side. And then the main portion of wire's what you're going to want to start with with this one so you know you've got enough length, so connect the ring terminal to it, attach it, and then begin running it towards the back towards your seven way connector. We just follow it right down the frame rail, zip tying it to any factory wiring on the way, because we know the factory wiring is already routed in a way where it's not going to get damaged, come close to anything excessively hot or any moving components.So we just follow this wire loom out and follow it all the way to the back to our seven way connector. This is going to hook to your charge line pin. Now the connector that was on our vehicle originally didn't have a charge line pin in it whatsoever, so we did have to replace the whole harness here that goes through the seven way connector in order to have all the pins that we need. On the connector we replaced it with, we used one here from Curt, and the black wire coming off of this connector is going to be your charge line wire. So you can see right here, we took the red wire that we had routed back from our circuit breaker, we used a heat shrink butt connector and crimped it onto the black wire. Just strip back your ends, crimp on your butt connector, and then use your heat gun to shrink it down.Now, if you are replacing this connector here with one from Curt, it's pretty straightforward. I highly recommend what you do is replace it one wire at a time because the wire colors are not likely going to match up with your motor home. Motor homes usually have their own proprietary wire color that just doesn't match up with our standard seven way. So all you would do then is just match up pin to pin. So if we're looking at this white wire here, this is the bottom pin here, so I would start with this bottom one, I would cut it, and then I would wire it to the wire on the connector for our new one that lines up in the same spot, and then just work my way around doing it one at a time to make sure that all the pins line up with the same holes once you've made your connections. And that completes our installation of Roadmaster's charge line kit on our 2020 Coachmen Mirada Select..
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes - RM-156-75
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (45 Customer Reviews)
This charge line connects to the battery in your RV to allow up to 15 amps to be transferred to your towed vehicle's battery during towing. Requires RM-156-25 be installed in towed car.by: Steve03/25/2022
These were exactly what I needed. I changed tow vehicles to a Honda HRV (manual) and the only base plate available was the Roadmaster. These adapters took about 10 minutes to change my Blue Ox tow bar to accept the Roadmaster.
by: Bill11/15/2021
Works great and allows me to tow with vehicle stability turned on; no more death wobble! Installation instructions were clear and it fit perfectly.
by: Larry B09/18/2019
This is also a part i ordered for my tow behind car in order to charge the battery while pulling the car with the A class motor home on a long trip. The item is just what was described on the internet site. I haven't installed this item yet but it seems to be easily done with the instructions provided. I have ordered from Etrailer many time before and have always recieved great help from customer service and their whole crew. I will continue to do business with them in the future.
Sincerely,
larry Brauer
Comments
Working great with no problems great product
Larry B - 09/20/2020by: James 11/10/2021
Arrived early and installed easily however not enough protective sheathing provided to complete the job.
by: Kenneth 11/24/2019
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
Item # RM-156-75
Easy install, but suggest that the 12 gauge wire supplied was longer,or had a description as to the length on your website as it was too short for my 30ft MH. I had to purchase additional to complete the job. Otherwise, works like fine, and good price. Thanks, it should save my battery on my Equinox 2018 when towing.
by: Lois10/06/2021
Since I did not know exactly what I needed, customer service outlined the products and helped me select what I needed!
by: Melanie09/23/2019
Nice kit as expected, Plenty of hardware and hook-up wire for our 2015 Dodge Dart. Would be nice to include $5 of snap on Red cover in the kit to help protect the hot leads.
by: Gary S.08/16/2017
This base plate was relatively easy to install (if you're handy and can follow written & video instructions), and is practically invisible when not being used for towing. Everyone at etrailer were helpful and knew exactly which parts were needed, even a year later when I asked about using the same base plate on a newer vehicle. The picture is just after install on my 2017 C-Max.
by: James09/28/2021
Work as advertised - no issues
by: Garnett08/23/2019
Ordered 3 parts: RM-156-25; RM-156-75 and DW05745-10. All received very quickly, as is the case when I purchase from etrailer. More importantly, I get a 'live person' when I call for assistance and the service rep. is always knowledgable ( not an answering service that "will have someone call back". Time was spent with me answering all my questions and providing suggestions and opinions when I as for them, related to my project. Great company, great service - keep up the great work!
by: Charles06/16/2018
The battery charged kit connected on to our motorhome to charge the battery of our jeep has worked excellent and the installation also was an excellent job we are very happy with our installation.
by: Mike 09/03/2021
Everything there and arrived early
by: Pat 08/26/2021
It was very simple to install
by: Daniel05/07/2019
Very easy to install. Everything needed is included.
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After a year of using roadmaster nameplates and the electronic components to pull my 2019 jeep Cherokee I have been completely satisfied and have had no problems. I installed everything myself with help from etrailer staff and videos.
Daniel - 05/08/2020by: Jeff E.06/06/2019
Would highly recommend using etrailer for any trailer accessories that are needed. Very friendly staff and shipping is fast and accurate on delivery.
by: Gelatoman08/30/2019
2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited...kit was complete and easy to install. Still installed and working one year later!
by: Walt K01/02/2019
Installed in my motorhome, works great easy to install following instructions provides. No more dead battery in the toad.
by: Jerry P09/26/2020
Works well. Keeps the battery charged in my tow rig.
by: Drew 06/05/2020
Products arrived as advertised, exactly as I expected with no issues. Easy install. I won’t hesitate to shop this site again, always a positive experience.
by: James02/21/2021
It works, easy to install.
by: Dan12/31/2018
Worked fine easy to install directions were good
by: Larry11/29/2018
Works as it is supposed to.
by: Don 11/02/2019
Not installed yet but had this on my previous RV and it did the job nicely.
by: Rick 10/06/2019
Great product and people to deal with.
by: Excellent05/23/2020
Save my battery
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view full answer... - Will Starting Vehicle with Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-75 Connected Damage AnythingYou would not need to worry about damage occurring if you started your vehicle with the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-75 installed. There would be no need for a diode either. Having an additional 12 volt power source attached to your vehicle while it's running would essentially just be like having a more powerful alternator. Basically it would just be like having more amps present which would not hurt anything.
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view full answer... - Length of Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for MotorhomesThe Roadmaster Battery Charge Line for Motorhomes part # RM-156-75 is 30 feet long. It Includes 12-gauge wire, split wire loom, circuit breaker, and hardware
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- Installing Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit on 2018 Jeep CherokeeIt sounds like you are referring to the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 for your 2018 Jeep Cherokee. This kit allows you to connect your Jeep's battery to the 6-Way or 7-Way plug at the front of the vehicle so that up to 15 amps from the RV's battery can be used to maintain its charge while being towed. If no charge line is present in your RV, you will also need to add the Motor Home Charge Line Kit # RM-156-75. For the charge line kit, you will attach the included length...
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view full answer... - Troubleshooting Battery Charge Line Kit on 2018 Jeep CherokeeI can assume you are using the recommended Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kits # RM-156-25 for towed vehicles and # RM-156-75 for motor homes. I've added links to installs of these kits for you to refer to so you can ensure your install followed the same process. If by "switched" or "unswitched" you are asking if the 12 volt circuit turns off when you turn off your RV, then it seems as if it is not switched. You will want to disconnect your 2018 Jeep Cherokee from your RV when you are...
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view full answer... - When Is Roadmaster Charge Line Kit # RM-156-75 Needed When Using # RM-156-25The Roadmaster Charge Kit part # RM-156-25 is designed to tap into the 12 volt power circuit that's carried from the tow vehicle to the towed vehicle through the wiring used for the lighting. If the trailer wiring at the rear of your 2013 Thor Palazzo already has the 12 volt circuit active then you would not need to use the # RM-156-75 but if it does not then you would need this kit as it comes with extra wire to run from the motor to the connector.
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view full answer... - Will the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit Charge the Battery With the Motorhome OffIn order to determine if the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-156-25 will charge your vehicle's battery with the tow vehicle off you simply need to test the 12 volt power pin in the 1 o'clock position on the vehicle side trailer connector. If you get power on this pin with the motorhome off then power will be sent to the vehicle's battery so long as the trailer connector is plugged in. If you get power to this pin only when the motorhome is running then you...
view full answer... - Which Battery Does Roadmaster Charge Line Kit Install ToYou will connect the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes # RM-156-75 to a cranking battery (starter battery) on your motorhome as opposed to an auxiliary battery. This will ensure the battery is always active when you are towing. Additionally, please keep in mind you will need Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 if the vehicle you are flat towing does not have a charge line. I have added links to a a couple of video installs for you to check...
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view full answer... - Can Roadmaster RM-156-75 Charge Line Kit Be Used to Maintain Battery of Flat Towed 2014 Honda CR-VIt sure can, that's exactly how it's intended to be used. Just attach the provided wire to the terminal for the pin in the 1:00 position in the 7-way trailer connector, and attach the other end to the positive battery terminal via the included 15A circuit breaker. On the vehicle side, you'll need the # RM-156-25, which includes the necessary wire, connectors and circuit breaker. I've linked to some installation/demonstration videos that you'll find helpful.
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