roadmaster even brake

[holidaynh]

has anyone installed a roadmaster even brake system in a c max se with seperate wiring for turn signals and brake lights not using a brake relay?

[wab]

Greetings and Welcome

 

Check this thread, it has a lot of valuable information.

It’s in the  “Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing” sub forum.

 

http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/374-recreational-towing-behind-a-motor-home/

 

Make note of the wiring issues.

1. The 12v battery WILL run down after +/-300 miles.

Running the gas engine every 200 miles WILL not keep the 12v battery charged.

 

1. The 12v power supplies on the console turn off after 15 minutes in accessory mode. But the one in the cargo area is always hot.

You have to have the cmax in accessory mode while towing, although with a little DIY you don’t need to be in accessory or a charge wire from your MH.

 

Check etrailer.com for a very good video that shows how to install additional lamps in the tail lights.

 

http://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-tow-bar-wiring-2013-ford-c-max-bx8869.aspx

 

2 good things about this method.

 

It’s a super easy DIY

You don’t have to touch the electrical system of the C-Max.

 

We have almost 3K towing miles on our cmax (2 500+ mile days) with no problems.

I ran a charge wire AND ground from the MH to the 12v connections under the hood.

 

We use a Blue Ox Patriot brake, it’s ok…only has 3 legs needs 4, a strategically located umbrella has solved that problem.

 

Again welcome and the C-Max is turning out to be an excellent towed vehicle.

Edited June 24, 2013 by wab

[holidaynh]

Hi

Thanks for the info.Contacted Roadmaster  and they told me I had to add a stop light switch kit to make it work(not the brake relay).

Where did you get the 12v power to run your Blue Ox Patriot brake? Do you know what the 12v power supply is fused at in the cargo area?

Thanks for your help

[wab]

Sorry for the slow response, we’re in south central Colorado and internet access is spotty at best.

I was hoping you would get other responses, I guess everyone is out RVing.

 

The 12v supply in the cargo area is on fuse 27 and has a 20a fuse.

I bought a 12v extension cable that will reach from the cargo area power point to the Blue Ox plug.

 

The above thread is a must read for anyone modifying their C-Max for towing.

Most if not all of us were worried about doing ANYTHING to the cmax wiring!

It’s still much too new for your local RV dealer.

 

What baseplate are you using?

Are you doing a self install?

[holidaynh]

Hi

I had Roadmaster base plates installed at a RV dealership,they did a good job.

Bought a 12v extension cord today so I can plug the Even Brake into it,using the cargo bay outlet.

Next will try and get 12v from MH to hook to the C Max while towing.

[wab]

If you have a factory installed hitch then you should have a “7-way socket” on it.

 

The 7-way will have everything you need, tail, brake/turn, 12v to charge the cmax battery and a GROUND.

 

 

I used this between the 7-way on the MH and the C-Max.

 

http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Roadmaster/RM-146-7.html

 

 

I also used this between the MH and C-Max to protect the MH alternator.

 

http://www.brakebuddy.com/Products/Accessories/Towed-Vehicle-Battery-Maintainer

 

 

hope this is helping???

 

wab

[holidaynh]

Thanks for the info,I do have a 7 way socket factory installed on the MH.Not sure if I will be able to find a battery maintainer before we leave on Friday.

Looking forward to see how this will tow,had a Pontaic G6 and two Jeeps(TJ and YJ) before, they were great to tow.

You info has help me alot.

Thanks

[wab]

I’m carrying an 110v charger, volt meter and an extension cord.

I planned to charge the cmax off of the generator if it needed it, it didn’t.

 

If you’re driving father than a couple of hours then you should stop and charge the cmax.

It’s hard to get the gas motor to start.

 

Enjoy

wab