Ned said:
The bulb and socket kit adds a separate bulb and socket to the tail lights to use for towing without having to connect into the existing light circuits using diodes. Not all vehicle tail lights have room for an addition socket.
Thanks, my RV has a UK wiring connector so I'll go the re=wire with diodes route I think. I don't really understand how the bulb/socket kit works ???
Send an email to PPL Motorhomes and ask for a price and availability on a baseplate. They usually have good prices on stuff, and often run specials (discounted prices).
Thanks Tom, did that...but PPL replied that they don't ship to UK and they don't take non-USA credit cards or accept paypal from outside USA :
If you buy the Aventa from RVUpgrades.com, it includes a set of Blue Ox 10,000 lb safety cables for USD$581.10.
Hi Gary, mines costing $310 without cables so I'm happy to pay extra...if I need them.
Rather than having the toad's lights wired, consider the magnetic style lamps...
Hi Buddy, didn't know of them. Checked them out and not too expensive over here either. But I think I'll rewire the car. Costs more but aesthetically more pleasing. May get a set for emergency use though :-\
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I have a question re: the safety cables...
If I use a brake buddy with a breakaway cable, and the toad detaches, this system will cause the toad to brake to a stop whilst I drive on my merry way.
If I use safety cable instead, the toad detaches and the RV drags this toad by two bits of wire without any control.
If I attach safety cables and use the brake buddy, and the toad detaches, the brake buddy breakaway system activates; won't the RV drag the toad (with locked wheels) along the road?? ???
So is it a case of safety cables OR brake buddy breakaway system or am I missing something? What do you lot do?
Thanks
Bryan