Troubleshooting Blue Ox Patriot Vehicle Portable Braking System
Updated 04/16/2020 | Published 04/15/2020
Question:
While towing my vehicle home I stopped at a traffic light, when the light changed the road wouldnt move. The only way I could get it to move was disengage the patriot system. It was installed by a dealer. Tks
asked by: Gordon D
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like the Patriot # BLU37TR had fully engaged the brakes during the stop. The most likely cause would be that the breakaway pin was not in the correct position and thus fully engaged the brakes. I'd start there for a possible cause. That would utilize the battery in the unit to keep applying power until the unit was fully disengaged.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Every-Trip Setup
- Built-In Battery
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Wireless Display
- Blue Ox
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