Roadmaster76511 FuseMaster Harness

This review applies only to a 2014 Honda CR-V: I decided to install the Fusemaster switch in a black switch panel blank to the left of the steering column. I wasn't sure what was behind that panel so I removed it before drilling the 3/4" hole. I would have done better to leave it in place. And not gone too deep. It was hard to hold while the drill went in, and on the back side of the flat panel there was lots of plastic structure I had to remove with a file. Didn't need the threaded ring, by the way, the switch just screwed in tight. I did pull the dash panel off to access that filler piece, the upper and lower dash on that side came off easily with a tug. Then the blank came off when I squeezed the back side upper and lower tabs together to release it. I also found I found i needed the panel out to see the fuse box, which, BTW, does not have a cover. I pulled out the #19 (ACC) 7.5 ATM-LP low profile fuse and tried to insert the tabs where it had been. No go. So I tried using the supplied fuse extension, which did not fit in the socket vacated by the fuse. I figured out that the cable was too short, so the fuse extension was trying to enter the socket at an angle. I was convinced that it wouldn't fit the tiny socket for the ATM-LP fuse. I called Roadmaster and after checking with their engineer, and both looking at the photos I sent, they assured me it would fit if I would add a few inches of 12 gauge wire. I got the wire and found that their wire was 14 or 16 gauge, so I used 14 to splice extra length into the two lines. Then the adapter fit in easily. So putting the switch into the dash location shown on their instructions made it too short to reach the fuse box. The extra work required cost them two stars. Took me three hours to sort all this out, with trips to the store for wire and fuses. You will need a mini fuse of the same amperage to go in their inline fuse holder, by the way. The Honda fuse is much smaller than the mini needed for the in-line holder. Then I flipped the switch and nothing changed. I turned the key to accessory and regardless of which position the switch was in, all my nav equipment and lcd screens still lite up. Huh? I called Honda and they read me the manual. To flat tow a 2014 CRV you remove the 7.5 amp fuse from the #19 position. I knew that. But so far I can't see how this will reduce drain on the battery while towing. I think Honda designated the wrong fuse to remove. Can't blame Roadmaster for that, but if I were them I'd want to get to the bottom of it. By the way, forget about reinstalling that #19 fuse. Ever. You can't get it back in. Not enough room. I kept dropping it down into the dash housing by the parking brake, where it is inaccessible. So if you want to remove it, the Roadmaster or Rvi or other brand replacement switch is the only way to go. And finally, if you are trying to find a system to help you flat tow a later model Honda CR-V don't! The 2014 was the last model CR-V that could be flat towed. Once they put the CRT transmission in the 2015 they abandoned the toad business. I went to buy a 2015 and was left with an end-of-year 2014 instead. To flat tow behind my motorhome.Followup: in the middle of a four month cross-country trip, I found my toad brake didn't work. A Ford dealer in Bedford PA took pity on me and had a service tech look at my Honda CR-V to see why the 12v connector was dead. While he did a trouble shooting exercise I happened to notice the Fusemaster switch was in the off position. I switched it on and the brake came to life. Apparently Fuse 19 works the cigar lighter (12v plug) not the radio as Honda claimed. I later ran across the phone number for Roadmaster and sent their guy a text about this situation. He replied right away and told me that Honda indeed specified the wrong fuse. He gave me the correct fuse for the radio. But four months later I can'd find that. I'll keep trying and post it here. In the meantime, if you are buying the Fusemaster for a 2014 Honda CR-V call Roadmaster and they will tell you which fuse socket it goes in. Not 19. Oddly, I plan to buy another Fusemaster to install, probably further under the dash. I like having the ability to switch off my brake overnight. I'll buy a second Fusemaster to use for the radio while traveling. So I raised my rating from three stars to four, given the good customer service. I'd have made that five stars if the wires had been longer.

Be sure you can use this.I installed this in a 2007 Honda CRV in order to tow it. The owner's manual said to pull a certain fuse when towing to prevent battery drain. That fuse is all but inaccessible so the Fusemaster was a great (though expensive) concept. Installation instructions were fine, but real-world accessibility meant I could not put the retaining nut on the switch shaft; the hold I drilled was snug enough that was ok, though. It does exactly what it says -- disconnect the fuse circuit for the radio. BTW - for my CRV, if the radio is ever disconnected, I have to enter security codes, then reset the time etc to use it again. Bothersome but not fatal.HOWEVER, I also use the Brake Buddy system in my 'towed', and it must be plugged into what we used to call the 'cigarette lighter' now called a 12-volt power outlet. And that is on the same circuit as the radio ie the circuit controlled by the Fusemaster.Summary: I spent a lot of money for a good product that I can't use.Recommendation: ** Read your vehicle manual ** and then do TESTING to make sure you can use this.

I have a 2013 CRV EX-L AWD. I bought the fusemaster based on product advertising showing the switch being mounted on my switch panel. On my vehicle the traction control switch (on/off) is the only switch on the panel above my left knee, leaving two blank spots for accessory switches. The video I attached even shows the product packaging where it is mounted on same switch panel. Well it doesn't fit - the cable is about a 1/2" short. When I spoke with Roadmaster this morning they said, well sorry, we don't make a longer one and "our intent is that you mount it where it's 'out of sight out of mind'". I'm sorry that's ignorant. The intent of this device is to make my ability to take a fuse out of circuit quickly and easily, but also do so in a rigorous manner. The vehicle has a very specific checklist to prepare to flat tow, this would be a part of that checklist. By putting it someplace else (under the dash) it would be easy to forget to turn it on or off. I am personally dissatisfied with the advertising. The product itself appears to have solid soldering and some shrink wrap around the fuse holder. My intent is to ensure anyone else who purchases this knows ahead of time - it won't mount nice and clean on your current switch panel - you'll have to 'rig it' someplace else.

Build quality and function is good. Installation instructions were complete. I did not have the problems that others had inserting the tabs into the fuse socket. I guess using needle nose pliers solved the problem. The manufactured does include a fuse socket adapter now with the kit, but I did not need to use it. I installed it on a 2004 Honda CRV. Working under the dash on any car is never fun, but the hassle outweighs the inconvenience of removing and re-instaling the fuse ever time in prep for towing and driving.

Purchased and installed in my 2014 CRV. Patience a must for this one...As everyone says, it's about 3" short to be an easy install. I ended up moving the traction switch to the middle position and using the outside position for the switch. Took me about 20 minutes of fussing with it to get it connected up to the switch in the dash. Also - it is a little difficult to get the ends in to the fuse panel. If I were to do it again, I'd use the fuse extension method and add 5" of wire to allow plenty of room to get everything connected. Plus, I'll get a smaller type label that looks a little nicer. Overall time spent about 2 hours. Works as advertised - sure beats climbing underneath the dash while on the road!

This product is fantastic. I needed to turn off my interior lights while working on projects with my doors open. I had these Harnesses installed in less then 30 minutes. Very simple to use and install

This fuse bypass is wonderful - no more pulling fuses before towing! One end plugs into the space where the fuse is removed, the fuse inserts near the other end, and the switch installs cleanly into the fuse box door. Very nice!