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• Recommended Tow Bar to Upgrade and Replace a RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  Hey Randy, congrats on the new Bronco. You're definitely going to need to jump up to a heavy rated tow bar. Like you said the Roadmaster Falcon 2 item # RM-520 tops out at 6,000 lbs and your Bronco's already over that sitting there empty. I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar item # RM27NQ. It's got the same style fittings but boasts a larger 10,000 lbs capacity. It's been upgraded with stainless steel inner arms and the new non-binding Freedom Latch locking mechanisms will last...
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• Best Base Plate And Flat Tow Wire Harness For 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X
  Hey Gary, thanks for reaching out. You are on the right track here. The Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519339 is the best base plate option for your 2026 Wrangler Rubicon X. It will be a much cleaner install since it comes with a replacement for the factory skid plate, which will be permanently removed. Also, the Demco base plate will be directly compatible with your Blue Ox tow bar - no adapters needed. As far as the wire harness, the Blue Ox # BX88368 is compatible with your Jeep....
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• Mounting Breakaway Switch of Blue Ox Patriot to 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands
  Hey Mike, while we don't have a specific experience we've had with your vehicle I would go with mounting the switch in one of the two cut outs in the center of the bumper. Or for an easier to install location you could go just to the very bottom of the bumper.
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• Breakaway Kit For Blue Ox Patriot Braking System on 2nd Vehicle & Wiring for 2012 Wrangler Unlimited
  Hey Mark, We can get you the breakaway kit for your Blue Ox Patriot supplemental braking system for you to use on your Jeep, and all you need is the following: - Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake Systems # BRK2505 I'm not 100% clear on what you need when you say the wiring harness for plug to your motorhome in regards to the Patriot system. Did you mean something like the replacement controller that plugs into your motorhome? Or were you referring to wiring...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Ford Ranger
  Hey Andre, what brand of tow bar do you have? What braking system do you have? Reason I ask is I would want to match the base plate kit to the brand of tow bar you have and also I would need to match the breakaway kit to the braking kit that you have.
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2023 Jeep Gladiator With Blue Ox Tow Bar And Brake System
  Hello James, thanks for reaching out. We have exactly what you need. You can absolutely utilize your Blue Ox tow bar and brake system in your 2023 Jeep Gladiator. Here are the rest of the part I recommend: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU53FR - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267 - 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps # RM-9332 - Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake Systems # BRK2505 Please...
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• What Do I Need to Transfer Blue Ox Patriot to a New Vehicle?
  Hey Elmer! It's actually very easy to move your Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR from your older vehicle to your new 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid. By the way, congrats on your new vehicle! To make the move, all you will need to purchase is a Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake Systems # BRK2505. This will be safer than removing and reinstalling the original breakaway kit. Beyond that piece, the whole Patriot system is self-contained and...
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• Replacement Brake-Away Kit For Brake Buddy Braking Systems
  The Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems # BRK2505 is designed to work with the Blue Ox Patriot BRK2012 (NLA), Patriot II BRK2010 (NLA), BRK2016 (NLA), or the Patriot 3 BRK2019 (NLA). Unfortunately, this will not work for Brake Buddy. Depending on what Brake Buddy you have, you could use the: Replacement Breakaway System for Brake Buddy Classic and Select Supplemental Braking Systems # HM39340 if you have the: - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable...
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• 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid Flat Tow Wiring Parts Recommendations
  Hey Terry, thanks for all of the insight! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU92CR works for your 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid as long as it isn't the Plug-In Hybrid version, so it sounds like you're good to go on that front! For your Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR you'll need the Breakaway Kit # BRK2505 as a replacement, and I highly recommend using the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 so you can power the breaking system directly from your battery. I like the ingenuity of the Rescue Pack 900, but if you...
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• Will Optronics LED Magnetic Tow Lights Protect Against Scratching 2018 Ford Fiesta SE Paint?
  The Optronics Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit - Weatherproof - Red Lens - 20' Wiring Harness - Qty 2 # TLL21RK has a protective label pad on the bottom to keep from scratching paint. You can see this at the 2 minute mark of the attached review video. I do recommend wiping down the vehicle with a microfiber cloth before putting the lights on simply to remove any dust or debris that could be abrasive between the scratch free label and the paint for added security.
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• Base Plate Kit Needed to Work With Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar for a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited
  The easiest solution would be to install the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 if your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited has the standard factory bumper. For this base plate kit to work with your Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 you simply need the Adapter Brackets # BX88185. These adapter brackets change the connection points on your tow bar so that they are compatible with the EZ5 base plate kit. Please note that a complete flat towing setup includes a base plate kit, tow bar,...
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2026 GMC Canyon AT4 With Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  Hey John, congrats on the new truck! We can absolutely provide all the parts you need to flat tow your 2026 GMC Canyon AT4. We have the rebuild kit for the Falcon 2 tow bar as well. Here is what I recommend: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM48GR - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267 - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for...
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• Replacement Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot 2022 Brake System
  Hey Jack, we've got you covered! What you're needing is the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit # BRK2505 which is a replacement for the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR (BRK2022).
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• Is The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System BLU37TR The Newest Patriot?
  Hi Harold! The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional # BLU37TR is Blue Ox's part number BRK2022. This is the latest iteration of the Patriot braking system. This one is significantly lighter than the previous BRK2019 (# BLU37TR is 6 pounds and the BRK2019 was 15 pounds) and is also quite a bit smaller (# BLU37TR is 8" Long x 7.5" Wide x 11.5" Tall and the BRK2019 was 15.5" Long x 9" Wide x 12" Tall). It was portable before, but now it's even more so! Where you...
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• Replacement Breakaway Switch Kit for a Blue Ox Patriot Braking System
  Ray, it sounds like you're looking for the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Flat Tow Brake Systems # BRK2505.
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• Does a 2017 Fiat 500 Pop Require a Charge Line to Flat Tow
  Hey Jeff, I did some research and it does not look like your 2017 Fiat 500 requires a charge line. The only wiring that is required is a 12v outlet kit # RM-9332 for a supplemental braking system, a universal wiring kit # RM-152, and a stop light switch kit # RM-751455. If you're interested in completing the setup, you'll also need a base plate # 522013-1A with the adapter # 910021-00, a tow bar # RM-522, and a braking system # RM-8700. If you need anything else, feel free to leave a...
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• Replacement Breakaway Switch for Blue Ox Patriot
  It sounds like you are looking for the replacement breakaway power cord for the Blue Ox Patriot which we offer with the part # BLU99UR. Or if you wanted the entire breakaway setup you'd want the part # BRK2505. I don't have a diagram but the red wire of the switch has 12 volts and the white wire is ground. When the pin is pulled the circuit is then complete.
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• Replacement Breakaway Switch and Cable for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System
  Correct, the breakaway for the Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems is unique. For replacement, you'll need the Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems part # BRK2505 which comes with the cable, box, plunger, and lanyard. This is the only way it's offered so it may have some stuff you don't need.
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• How To Mount A Breakaway Switch When The Baseplate Doesn't Have A Mounting Point
  Typically if the baseplate doesn't have a nice spot to mount the breakaway we just screw it into the fascia using the small bracket that comes on the switch. If we're needing to space it out a bit we typically use a bracket like # 18140 and will still just screw the bracket somewhere into the fascia. When it comes to this type of installation there really isn't a right way to do it, so you'll just want to use your best judgement and will possibly need to make some alterations to the bracket...
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• Can a Universal Breakaway Switch Be Used with Blue Ox Patriot Braking System
  The Blue Ox Patriot Braking Systems like part # BLU37TR all use a proprietary breakaway switch so you must use one from Blue Ox, the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems part # BRK2505 which also comes with the lead. It's more expensive than a universal breakaway but your only option if you want to stick with the Patriot.
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• Potential Causes for Patriot Braking System to Lock Up Brakes on Towed Car
  The Blue Ox Patriot towed vehicle braking systems like the Patriot # BLU37TR and the older Patriot BRK2019 are proportional systems that will apply braking force based on them detecting deceleration in the tow vehicle. If you are not slowing down the motorhome and the brakes are applying then either there is an issue in your breakaway setup or an internal fault in the unit. Check out the linked article on testing a breakaway system. I would check all wiring for signs of cracked or worn...
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• How To Wire In The Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Breakaway Switch
  Hey Rob, The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR has its own proprietary break away switch # BRK2505 that has a 2-pole connector to plug into the Patriot and a pull cord to connect to one of the tow loops on the motorhome trailer hitch.
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• Looking for Solution for Replacement Breakaway Switch for Brake Buddy Classic
  Hey Jason, we used to have the exact part you are looking for but then Hopkins is no longer in business so we can't get the # HM39303 anymore. That said if all you need is really just the breakaway switch you can adapt the part # BRK2505 that you referenced if you are okay with cutting and splicing into what you have now. Otherwise you'd have to look around elsewhere online to see if you can find the old part number.
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• Can Stay-In-Play DUO Braking System Be Removed and Installed on Different Vehicle?
  The RV service rep was not speaking the truth. The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 can be removed and installed on another vehicle. You simply need to remove the parts from the vacuum lines and replace with couplers and hose. Other than that, you just remove the parts and reinstall them on your new vehicle. The rep was probably trying to lead you towards another very good and viable option like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR...
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