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Hey Michael, I looked up your truck and yes when you have it in neutral tow mode the active braking system is shut off completely. That means that when you are flat towing your 2024 Ford F-150 you wouldn't want to use the active braking mode.…
view full answer...Hello Chris, You can run the Patriot off an auxiliary 12V battery, but it’s not something I’d recommend as a long-term solution. The unit is designed to pull from the Jeep battery, and the draw is actually pretty low. If your battery is going dead…
view full answer...Yes, the Curt portable braking system for flat towing #RVI44FR is designed for both vacuum-assist and active electric or hydraulic brake systems, like those found on hybrids and EVs. Just make sure to select “Active Assist” in the Brake Type settings…
view full answer...Hello Tom, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Curt RVI Series 4 #RVI44FR will work just fine with vehicles that have power brakes, even when the engine is off. It does not rely on the vehicle’s vacuum booster to apply the brakes. The unit provides its…
view full answer...Hey, Bill. If you’re not installing a supplemental braking system, like part #DM86VR, then the answer is no, you won’t need to install a charge line kit (part #RM-156-25). You will, however, want to double-check your owner’s manual for the exact…
view full answer...Hey Michael, it actually sounds like the battery in your Wrangler is the issue. If it was holding a charge just fine when you first started towing and nothing has changed yet it's now dead when you stop that to me would indicate the battery is on…
view full answer...While we cannot confirm for sure what the "L" means on the 11033L, the "L" does not make a differences when coming to fitment of the hub. With that being said, the Tie Down Engineering 11033 hub has a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern…
view full answer...That’s actually a common and temporary side effect, Greg. Most towed vehicles store a little vacuum brake assist even after the engine shuts off. During setup, the Curt Braking System #RVi44FR removes that vacuum assist to prevent overbraking, but if…
view full answer...The absolute best base plate kit for your 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5 because it not only looks great (see attached photo), but it's also really easy to use once installed. This kit is…
view full answer...There are several vehicles that require you to disconnect the vehicle battery when flat towing. The solution then to power a braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR is to use an outlet kit like the part #RM-9332. This wire directly to the…
view full answer...To keep a maintenance charge on the battery I recommend using a harness such as #BX88206 with the tow bar wiring you will be using so that you can run a wire from the connector at the front of the toad to its battery. There are a couple of ways to do…
view full answer...No, the base of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package #BWRVK3305 was only designed to face one way. You will need to remove the pivot arms and change their placement to gain the clearance you're needing.…
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