Recommended Flat Tow Braking System
Updated 02/26/2026 | Published 02/22/2026
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Hello, I have looked at the Brake units for applying the towed vehicles. I see these units use inertia change to apply the towed vehicles brakes, but Is there a unit that can be placed in the towed and actuated by my Ford f350 trailer brake controller?
asked by: Brad B
Expert Reply:
Hey Brad, welcome back. There are no flat towed braking systems that can be operated with a standard in cab brake controller like you would use to operate a trailer's brakes.
The least invasive way to install a supplemental braking system in a towed vehicle is to use the Blue Ox Patriot item # BLU37TR. This is a portable system that takes minutes to setup and breakdown. It uses inertia to slow or stop with the same amount of force your F-350 is slowing or stopping with. The delay in response is only a second or two.
Why are you wanting a braking system that can be operated by a trailer brake controller?
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Brad B.
2/25/2026
thank you for the reply, i will look at the unit you made reference to. Why did I ask about the possibility of using the ford controller, I liked how easy it worked on our 5th wheel, the adjustability as to how much brake would be applied to the trailer. Thanks again, Brad