1985 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System

Name: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Brand: Blue Ox
SKU: BLU37TR
Price: 1413.21 USD
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Rating: 4.71287128712871 (101 reviews)

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
F-150

101 reviews

Code: BLU37TR

Retail:$1,780.90

Our Price: $1,413.21

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Recurring Set-Up
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Portable System
Air Brakes
Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Small, light, and precise, this portable unit gets you smooth braking with basically no installation. Plugs directly into 12V outlet. Easy to swap between multiple cars. Control and monitor the system remotely from your motorhome with LCD display.

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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
F-150

356 reviews

Code: DM26VR

Retail:$1,817.00

Our Price: $1,525.00

You Save: $292.00

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
One Time Set-Up
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Air Brakes

Features:

Get safe, smooth braking for your towed car with this truly proportional braking system. Installs permanently so you can just plug and go. Low-profile design keeps it out of sight and out of the way. Includes convenient wireless braking monitor.

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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
F-150

356 reviews

Code: SM99243

Retail:$1,872.13

Our Price: $1,329.00

You Save: $543.13

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
One Time Set-Up
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Air Brakes

Features:

Get safe, smooth braking for your towed car with this truly proportional braking system. Car slows perfectly in sync with your RV. Installs permanently so you can just plug in and go. Low-profile design keeps it out of sight and out of the way.

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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
F-150

202 reviews

Code: HM39494

Our Price: $1,167.61

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Pre-Set System
Recurring Set-Up
Portable System
Air Brakes
Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

This portable unit gets you smooth braking without a complex installation. Senses the RV braking and applies the car's brakes at an intensity preset by you. Easy to swap between multiple cars; settings adjust for smooth braking for any size car.

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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
F-150

124 reviews

Code: RM-9160

Retail:$865.00

Our Price: $783.05

You Save: $81.95

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Recurring Set-Up
Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
Portable System
Air Brakes
Air Over Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Stay on budget with this proportional braking system. More reliable than a portable system, cheaper than a permanent one. Lightweight actuator attaches to brake pedal and front seat and removes for storage. Car brakes perfectly in sync with RV.

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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
F-150

581 reviews

Code: DM86VR

Retail:$1,590.00

Our Price: $1,349.00

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
One Time Set-Up
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Plug in and go: this permanent system gets you smooth, reliable braking with a one-and-done installation. Low-profile components stay out of sight. Includes convenient wireless Coachlink.

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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
F-150

581 reviews

Code: SM99251

Retail:$1,668.98

Our Price: $1,175.00

You Save: $493.98

Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
One Time Set-Up
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Plug in and go: this permanent system gets you smooth, reliable braking with a one-and-done installation. Low-profile components designed to stay out of sight.

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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
F-150

45 reviews

Code: RM-9400

Retail:$1,712.44

Our Price: $1,463.73

You Save: $248.71

Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Recurring Set-Up
Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
Portable System
Air Brakes
Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Portable unit gets you smooth braking without a complex installation. Measures the RV's braking and applies your towed car's brakes with the same intensity, at the same time. Easy to swap between multiple cars. Includes LCD braking monitor.

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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
F-150

124 reviews

Code: RM-9060

Retail:$1,489.76

Our Price: $1,210.37

You Save: $279.39

Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Recurring Set-Up
Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

More reliable than a standard portable system, lightweight actuator attaches to brake pedal and driver's seat and removes for storage. Car brakes perfectly in sync with motorhome.

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