Owner`s manual

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8603 Break away cable
A self-supporting, coiled design provides lift off the road surface
while still allowing plenty of slack for cornering. Extends to eight
feet and conveniently retracts for storage. Ideal for virtually any
break away system.
Braking Accessories for All ROADMASTER Systems
(BrakeMaster, Even Brake, InvisiBrake and the 9700)
What does the
Brake-Lite Relay do?
It stops the brake lights from
functioning until the vehicle is
started. This prevents the towed
vehicle’s brake signal from overriding the motorhome’s turn signal.
When you tow without the Brake-Lite Relay, your towed vehicle’s brake lights
alone will work fine. Your turn signals alone will work fine. But if you’re brak-
ing and turning, the brake light from the towed vehicle will override the turn
signal from the motorhome and drivers behind you will be unaware you’re
about to turn.
Do you need a Brake-Lite Relay?
You only need a Brake-Lite Relay if you’re installing a supplemental towed
vehicle braking system that pushes or pulls the brake pedal.
Exceptions –
• With the engine off step on your brakes. If the brake lights do not illuminate, you
do not need a Brake-Lite Relay.
• If you’re using magnetic tow lights or a bulb and socket wiring kit, you do not
need a Brake-Lite Relay.
• If both your motorhome and towed vehicle are wired for separate brake and turn
signals, you do not need a Brake-Lite Relay.
88400 Brake-Lite Relay
Comes standard with Even Brake
®
.
• Wiring and components included
• Easy to follow instructions
Made in the U.S.A.
650898 Break away switch, pin and ring
200200-20 Break away pin and ring
Our replacement break away switch has a
sealed, corrosion-resistant ABS housing and
metal contact points.
The replacement break away pin is attached
to a plated steel ring and comes with a water-
resistant O-ring seal.
Why do I need a stop light switch?
For two very important reasons:
• A stop light switch and 10-amp fuse must be installed in some towed vehicles to
enable the brake lights to illuminate with the ignition key turned to the “tow” position,
which is required by law.
• What does the motorhome monitor actually monitor? Most
indicate when the supplemental braking system is activated.
ROADMASTER uses a stop light switch to connect BrakeMaster,
Even Brake, InvisiBrake and 9700 monitors to the towed vehicle’s
brake light, so you always know
when the brake pedal is depress-
ed and released.
That’s an important distinction.
Say you position the braking sys-
tem too far forward, so it’s riding
on the brake pedal. Most monitors
will indicate nothing. ROADMAS-
TER monitors accurately indicate
continuous braking, which notifies
you of a problem before you even drive away. Systems that monitor the supplemental
braking system only would not indicate braking activity, which would likely result in
brake damage.
If the supplemental braking system is positioned too far back and doesn’t reach the
brake pedal, most monitors will indicate braking when the supplemental braking sys-
tem activates, even though the brake pedal isn’t being depressed. Every ROADMAS-
TER monitor accurately indicates no braking, giving you the opportunity to reposition
your supplemental braking system — before you head down that six percent grade in
the mountains.
ROADMASTER manufactures stop light switch kits for most popular towed vehicles;
check online at www.roadmasterinc.com for the most current list.
Stop light switch kits — 751XXX