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Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
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Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

Part Number: RM47ZR
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The diodes in this kit convert the 12V signal from your RV to a 9V signal, ensuring that your car's variable voltage tail lights function as intended. 4-Wire harness included for installation. Adapter cord and plug sold separately. 1-800-940-8924 to order Roadmaster flat tow wiring harness part number RM47ZR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Roadmaster products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights. Flat Tow Wiring Harness reviews from real customers.
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Roadmaster Flat Tow Wiring Harness - RM47ZR

  • Diode Kit
  • Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
  • Tail Light Mount
  • Universal
  • Roadmaster
  • 27 Foot Long Harness

The diodes in this kit convert the 12V signal from your RV to a 9V signal, ensuring that your car's variable voltage tail lights function as intended. 4-Wire harness included for installation. Adapter cord and plug sold separately.


Features:

  • Wiring kit lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system
  • Smart diodes ensure that your variable voltage, LED tail lights function as they should while your car's being towed
    • Converts the 12V signal from your RV's wiring to a 9V signal so your tail lights work as intended
    • Prevents electrical feedback that can damage your vehicle's electrical components
  • Power coated aluminum casing on diodes is corrosion resistant and provides protection from the elements
  • Kit includes 2 smart diodes, wiring harness, split loom, ring terminals, and zip ties
  • Brake light relay (RM-88400 sold separately) may be required if used with supplemental braking system
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Maximum amperage: 5 amps
  • Maximum voltage: 16 volts
  • Wiring harness length: 27'
  • Limited lifetime warranty


This smart diode wiring kit lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system so that you'll have the signal lights necessary for flat towing your vehicle.


Because your vehicle has variable voltage tail lights, you cannot use a standard diode wiring kit to get these signal lights. If regular diodes are used on a vehicle that has variable voltage tail lights, the bulbs will light up as though the towed car is braking whenever the tail lights are on. In other words, there will be no difference between the vehicle's brake lights and running lights. This is because variable voltage tail lights use the same wire to power both the brake lights and tail lights. They do this by using a 12-volt signal for brake lights and a 9-volt signal for tail lights.


Smart diodes correctly modulate the 12-volt signal coming from your RV to activate only the intended circuit. The result is that your vehicle's tail lights look and function as intended.


This wiring kit is designed to work with LED lights only. If your vehicle has incandescent lights, you'll need to use the smart diode kit designed for incandescent tail lights (RO94FR - sold separately) instead.


When installing this kit, you will need to add either a 4-way or 6-way round electrical connector to the front of your vehicle so you can connect to your RV when you're ready to tow. Use one of Roadmaster's coiled cable kits (RM-164-7 or RM-146-7 - sold separately) to get both the connector and the adapter cord needed for fast, easy hookup.


If your RV has separate tail light wiring, wherein the brake and turn signals run on separate wires, you'll need a wiring converter (RM-732 - sold separately) to complete this installation.


Smart Diode Wiring Diagram


152789 Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Volt and LED Bulbs

Installation Details RM47ZR Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions RM47ZR Installation instructions

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Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights - RM47ZR

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (61 Customer Reviews)

The diodes in this kit convert the 12V signal from your RV to a 9V signal, ensuring that your car's variable voltage tail lights function as intended. 4-Wire harness included for installation. Adapter cord and plug sold separately.

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A complicated setup for the newer 4-wire tail light systems made easy with the online video featuring the make/model that I was wiring. Thank you.



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The wiring kit had excellent directions & video which made the install a breeze. It would be even better if it lighted more of the tail lights and brake lights. Most likely it is because of my vehicle design. We did a 7700 mile trip with no issues and worked as expected. I would recommend this item.



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I ordered this back in June but had not opened the package until today when a friend was here to assist me with installing it. Unfortunately, it was missing the Insta-dapt Adapter and the hose clamps. I am sure I can use regular hose clamps but definitely need Instadapt Adapter. Would you please send that to me

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Jenny N.

9/20/2023

I definitely will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.



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Dodge Journey

Braking system worked great on my Jeep. We towed the vehicle on a 6000 mile journey this year. We were up and more importantly, down the Rocky Mountains and the braking system never failed us. Would definitely recommend.



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No hassle with installation. Just follow the instructions and all will work out.



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Easy ordering and fast shipping
Had
everything I needed



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Works perfectly. Great product and sup port



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2021 Jeep Cherokee

Good kit and etrailer installation video was fantastic. Install went well and was happy to have a helper when dealing with removal/reassembly of body parts.
On complaint that is directed at Roadmaster. They need to use some more appropriate self-tapping screws for taillight area. Metal is thin and self-tapping screws included are large and course threaded. The provided screws would not tighten up properly. I ended up needing to substitute some screws from my parts bin to get a good connection.



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Nice kit you have great videos on installing. Works great. Road master has great products and ETrailer has great prices and service.



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2022 Jeep Cherokee

High quality. Received fast.



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2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

I have been working with etrailer for years and have always been pleased with their website and service.



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2022 Jeep Wrangler

Jim B.

9/4/2023

No problems after one year. Would recommend for Jeep owners with factory LEDs.



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2021 Forest River Forester Motorhome

Great service, and very helpful in deciding what was needed.



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Haven’t installed yet but purchase and delivery were great



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2022 Jeep Cherokee

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2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe


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