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jrsmustang · 06-04-2021, 12:28 PM

Set-up for towing 2020 Ford Ranger, using RoadMaster Even Brake for supplemental braking. Even Brake gets power from Ranger cigarette lighter, but power cuts out after about 1 hour. Any ideas to override this on Ranger?
Or, how to get continual 12V power to Even Brake? I would appreciate any ideas.

Newmar2856 · 06-04-2021, 12:35 PM

Install a second cigarette lighter adapter and wire it to battery directly.

Roadmaster provides a kit.

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jrsmustang · 06-05-2021, 07:57 AM

Thanks 2856. Ordered that kit from Etrailer this morning (cheaper than from RoadMaster). Appreciate the quick response.

phays · 06-05-2021, 05:39 PM

There is an alternate method using a program called Forscan. This link talks about it and other solutions.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/forums/towing.28/

winno · 06-08-2021, 06:10 AM

I have a 2020 Ranger and had to add a Brake-Lite relay from roadmaster part # 88400 This is so my turn signal would blink when supplementary brake was activated and would not override the blinker. This was a update on RM spec sheet that I found in May 2021.