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Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System - Proportional
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Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System - Proportional
Item # BRK2019
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Braking Systems - BRK2019
- Brake Systems
- Blue Ox
- Proportional System
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Recurring Set-Up
Now you can get full-power emergency braking or slow-to-an-idle action with the same system. The Patriot 3 ensures that the brakes in your towed car are activated at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your RV.
Features:
- Proportional system results in synchronized, reliable braking for your towed vehicle
- Brake pedal in car is depressed with the same intensity as the pedal in your RV
- Electric actuator requires less power than air pumps
- No hoses or storage tanks to get in the way
- Built-in supercapacitor provides backup power if a breakaway occurs
- Allows the system to operate for up to 30 minutes without a power connection
- Stores more energy and recharges faster than a backup battery
- Wireless, radio frequency remote controller mounts in cab and plugs into 12V auxiliary outlet
- Long RF range ensures reliable transmission
- LED display is easy to read and turns red if an error occurs
- Adjustable sensitivity - the greater the number, the more pressure is applied to towed car's brakes
- Manual override lever activates towed car's brakes when pressed
- Automatically checks brake pressure to ensure proper setup
- Brake pressure is continuously monitored during towing
- Brake system mounts easily in towed car and plugs into 12V auxiliary outlet
- Actuator is positioned on floor in front of the driver's seat
- Adjustable feet allow you to level the unit on uneven floors
- Bracket clamps around brake pedal and positions into place to achieve the best leverage
- Indicator light lets you know the power source is properly connected
- Upgradable software ensures peak performance
- Compatible with hybrid models
- Simply put it in H mode for hybrids with continuous power-assist brakes
- Convenient carrying handle and wraparound cleat for plug and wiring simplify removal and storage
- Breakaway device included
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Weight: 16 lbs
- 2-Year warranty
Proportional Braking
A vast improvement over "on/off" systems, which brake at a single pre-set level, the Patriot 3 has a proportional design for equal braking. The actuator inside your towed car applies the brakes with the same intensity that you apply to them in your RV. If you slam on the RV's brakes in an emergency situation, the Patriot II engages your towed car's brakes with virtually the same intensity. If you press the RV's brakes just enough to slow a bit, your towed car's brakes are depressed just enough to slow it down, as well. The result is improved control, better stopping and less wear on both your vehicle's and RV's brakes.
BRK2019 Blue Ox Patriot 3 Proportional Braking System
Replaces BRK2010, BRK2012, and BRK2016
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2010 - 2020 Ram 1500
- 2011 - 2011 Mazda 2
- 2012 - 2014 Chrysler 200
- 1995 - 1997 Nissan 200SX
- 1989 - 1989 Nissan 240SX
- 2010 - 2012 Ram 2500
- 1980 - 1983 Datsun 280ZX
- 2004 - 2013 Mazda 3
- 1993 - 2003 BMW 3 Series
- 1991 - 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
- 2007 - 2007 Chrysler 300C
- 1999 - 2004 Chrysler 300M
- 1984 - 1984 Datsun 300ZX
- 1990 - 1994 Mazda 323
- 2010 - 2012 Ram 3500
- 2013 - 2015 Nissan 370z
- 1984 - 2020 Toyota 4Runner
- 2006 - 2012 Mazda 5
- 2012 - 2019 Fiat 500
- 2014 - 2016 Fiat 500L
- 2006 - 2008 Mazda 6
- 1983 - 1989 Dodge 600
- 1986 - 1997 Mazda 626
- 1993 - 1994 Oldsmobile 88
- 2007 - 2019 GMC Acadia
- 2017 - 2017 GMC Acadia Limited
- 1995 - 2020 Hyundai Accent
- 1990 - 1995 Plymouth Acclaim
- 1981 - 2020 Honda Accord
- 1992 - 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva See All Vehicle Fits
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System - Proportional - BRK2019
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (7 Customer Reviews)
Now you can get full-power emergency braking or slow-to-an-idle action with the same system. The Patriot 3 ensures that the brakes in your towed car are activated at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your RV.
- BRK2019
by: Bob Z.09/11/2018
Jeep Patriot
Overall, the Blue Ox system has worked out great. I had read a lot of reviews, mostly positive, but some who had some difficulty with the installation, but in my case I had no real difficulty at all. The base plate lined up good, I did use a pry bar to spring it a bit, but nothing major. Ok, so this review if for the entire Blue Ox base plate, Blue Ox Alpha, Patriot II and Hopkings light kit package. I deviated a bit from the base plate installation procedure. I never used the vice grips, I simply installed the 5/8" bolts, leveled the plate and torqued them up after applying red Locktite. I was able to wedge/slip the spacer bars into position and then I drilled the frame using the base plate/spacer bar combination to keep the drill perfectly aligned. I did not have a 17/32 drill so I simply used a 1/2" drill to start each hole. I then swapped down to a 1/4" drill to punch through the frame and progressively drilled the hole larger until I got to the 1/2" bit. I have a Drill Doctor to keep my bits very sharp so they do not drift or wander. Great tool for your shop if you do not have one. I also drilled the hole toward the rear first. Once that was complete, I installed the rear most 1/2" bolt, Locktite and torqued that bolt. I then started a 1/2" hole using the base plate, swapped to the smaller bit and again progressively drill to 1/2" using the spacer as a guide and installed the front 1/2" bolt with Locktite and then torqued. I can see where if you installed the front bolt first, it would be difficult to reach the rear to get the nut started. I rechecked the torque on all the bolts once installed. Word of caution, the nuts have some "teeth" to bite into the frame when installed. These kind of nuts do not want to be tightened and loosened repeatedly. You want to install them once and go right to tightness. Less risk of breaking the wire that is welded to the nuts because the teeth are initially sharp and will bite into the frame. If you tighten and loosen these nuts the teeth get duller and will not grab very well. The purpose of the wire is only to align the nut with the bolt. I did slightly "kink" the wires on the bolts so the nuts started easily on the threads of the bolt. To refit the air dam underneath, I simply measured the distance between the left and right side of the base plate and transferred that dimension to the plastic dam. Rather than cut with a knife, I drilled a 1/2" hole in the plastic dam at the bottom end, used masking tape to mark my cut lines and then finished with a fine tooth jigsaw cutting 1/2" slots. Since the base plate is 1/4" thick the 1/2" slots give me a bit of play and look nice and even. I did not take photos yet, but if I can get back here I'll post a few of the finished product. Among the things I really like about this is how up tight and close the base plate connections are to my bumper. You really do not notice the base plate when you look at the front of the Jeep which to me gives it a nice clean look. I got a Patriot II remote braking system. It took me longer to route the "break away wire" and switch than to set up the remote control. The Hopkins brake light package was easy to install and directions were clear. Spent most of my time deciding how to route the wires from rear to front. 563947
- BRK2019
by: Edwin05/07/2019
Blue Ox equipment is superior. Good design Price is reasonable Unit received today Shipping case damaged was crushed No apparent damage to unit or support items 639368
- BRK2019
by: Jim H03/23/2019
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
I did a lot of research on these portable units and discovered that this blue ox patriot II has excellent reviews compared to other options. It is very easy to use compared to my old brake buddy system I had before. I relied on the recommendations I saw on an etrailer video and as usual they didn’t steer me wrong. I have a 2019 Equinox and a 1998 Jeep. It works well on both. Overall an excellent product sold by an outstanding company. 613814
- BRK2019
by: John03/03/2019
Jeep Patriot
Blue Ox Patriot 2 Brake System Installed easy, and set up was very simple. Drove RV around the neighborhood everything worked well. 610010
- BRK2019
by: Carl01/16/2019
2014 Jeep Wrangler
Worked as advertised but not without a lot of mods for 2014 jeep wrangler 2dr sport. I had to build a platform and holding blocks to keep the blue Ox centered, for the blue Ox work. Other than that it works fine. 598023
- BRK2019
by: Doug07/18/2018
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
The Blue Ox breaking system works great. Its fast and easy to install. 543219
- BRK2019
by: Jonathan05/15/2018
2018 GMC Terrain
Meghan and Troy were the absolute best in customer service. Ordered and arrived just as expected. Meghan processed a return unit for me with true professionalism. The new Blue Ox brake unit will work just great. 508981
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