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I just ordered the RViBrake 3 for the 2017 Explorer we picked up 5 days ago. When I ordered my RVi system, I bought the Towed Battery Disconnect ($13.00) from them to disconnect the negative terminal. I am curious what you are currently doing for you on your 2016? What method do you go with for your towed vehicle brake lighting? Thanks, Mike

I just completed going thru this. We traded in our 2012 Jeep Wrangler and went with a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport. I did a bunch of research on the internet. The best guide I found was from the FMCA January 2017 magazine. https://www.fmcmagazine.com/back-issues/244-2017-back-issues/january-2017/4270-the-2017-towing-lineup.html I also recommend that you check the owners manual for the vehicle you choose. Most of them are available online or when you are at the dealership, make them get the manual and show you. The manual in my case had the same information as the FMCA article. The other research I just finished that might help you was which braking system for the towed vehicle. We have a Blue Ox tow bar on the RV and had a Unifed Tow Brake system on the Jeep. I wanted to replace the Unified system because this was its 3rd vehicle and from what I found the company is out of business and parts are limited. Since we will be towing either the 2017 Explorer or a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited I decided to go with a RVibrake3 system over a permanently installed system. Now I just need to do the brake light wiring (installing diodes). I found a plug & play system for the Jeep (Hopkins 56200), but for the Explorer it looks there isn't a plug & play model available so cutting the wiring will be necessary and I have to install the Blue Ox base plate.

I am considering the Acadia. Can you please share what information you have found and what you had to do to Toad

We are going to be replacing our 2012 Jeep JK Wrangler and considering the 2017 Acadia. I will be following this post. Can someone share a picture of the grommet on the shift boot please?