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Roadmaster Brite Lite install

Since putting in the roadmaster baseplate and a roadmaster tail light wiring kit with separate bulbs, I need a 3-2 converter to power all the bulbs for turn, brake and lights. I did a search on the forums, and did not come up with any hard data. What I am looking for is how to best tap into the coaches brake, left and right turn signals. I guess I could tap into the existing receiver hitch, but wonder if there is a better way. And ideas?
Thanks,
Bob
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Re: Roadmaster Brite Lite install

Reply #1 –
I used something like this spliced into my coach wiring prior to the hitch plug. Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Hopkins... I had a powered one but it got water in it and shorted out so I went back to a basic one.

Mark
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I used the wires going into the convertor that came from the factory, to wire my Jeep up.
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I am using, and had perfect results with: Amazon.com: Roadmaster 732 Brite-Lite 3-to-2 Wiring Converter: Automotive

And I've been told by a great tech, not to use one made by Curt.  He has found approx 30% of them defective.  Even said one mfg is having them replaced on new rvs, on a campaign by dealers, due to so many failures.  Sounded crazy as I like many items built by Curt.  Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing CURT 58240 Non-Powered 3-to-2-Wire Taillight...

I too wired it right above hitch sitting on cross rail, replacing what I thought was the factory unit.

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It is good to note that these devices are only necessary when the towed has combined brake and turn signals. Our Honda Fit towed has separate (amber) turn signals and I removed the factory combiner and rewired the socket. I prefer the separate amber turn signals over the combined units (just like our coach), because I think it gives more of a sense of urgency to the driver in my blind spot >:D .
Don
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Thanks for all the reply's. I wired it today after purchasing a Hopkins 47180 Endurance Multi-Tow 4 Flat to 7 RV Blade and 4 Flat Wiring Kit from amazon with next day free shipping.. I had to put that in for a just in case I have to tow a real trailer. The 4 flat setup I have for my jeep wouldn't work then. So with this, I have the best of 3 worlds in towing. 4 flat, 7 wires and the one the po left me. I tapped into the wires going to the old hitch. Havne't been able to hook the jeep up to test it yet but should be ok. Still have to hook up a 12volt power to it, but for now it will work for my needs. Hot as heck here in south Texas and during the cooler times I am out side working on it, but when it gets hot i am into my new project, sewing new awnings... but that is for a new thread soon to come.
Bob

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