1986 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: 1402.43 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.65862068965517 (290 reviews)

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

290 reviews

Code: BLU37TR

$1,402.43

Retail:$1,790.00

You Save: $387.57

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Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Wireless Display
Every-Trip Setup
Built-In Battery
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 - Proportional
F-150

452 reviews

Code: SM99243

$1,329.00

Retail:$1,589.78

You Save: $260.78

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Indicator Lights
One-Time Setup
Vehicle Battery
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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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
F-150

689 reviews

Code: SM99251

$1,175.00

Retail:$1,384.00

You Save: $209.00

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Indicator Lights
One-Time Setup
Vehicle Battery
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 InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
F-150

270 reviews

Code: RM-8700

$1,255.00

Retail:$1,393.94

You Save: $138.94

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Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Pre-Set System
Indicator Lights
One-Time Setup
Vehicle Battery
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Air Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Plug-and-play: this permanent system gets you automatic braking with a one-and-done installation. Actuator box installs out of your way under the front seat. Adjustable pressure setting for comfortable braking. Charges car battery while towing.

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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
F-150

303 reviews

Code: HM39524

$1,335.65

Retail:$1,791.00

You Save: $455.35

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Wireless Display
Every-Trip Setup
12V Outlet
Power Assist Brake Compatible
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 brakes proportionally. Easy to swap between multiple towed cars: settings adjust for safe, even braking for any size car.

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

235 reviews

Code: HM39494

$1,199.03

Retail:$1,374.00

You Save: $174.97

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Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Pre-Set System
Indicator Lights
Every-Trip Setup
12V Outlet
Power Assist Brake Compatible
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 Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
F-150

56 reviews

Code: RM-9400

$1,755.00

Retail:$1,951.52

You Save: $196.52

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Wireless Display
Every-Trip Setup
12V Outlet
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/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
F-150

141 reviews

Code: RM-9160

$920.00

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Indicator Lights
Every-Trip Setup
Vehicle Battery
Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed 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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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
F-150

141 reviews

Code: RM-9060

$1,425.00

Retail:$1,579.80

You Save: $154.80

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Indicator Lights
Every-Trip Setup
Vehicle Battery
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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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
F-150

452 reviews

Code: DM26VR

$1,525.00

Retail:$1,817.00

You Save: $292.00

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Indicator Lights
One-Time Setup
Vehicle Battery
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 Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
F-150

689 reviews

Code: DM86VR

$1,349.00

Retail:$1,590.00

You Save: $241.00

In Stock

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Wireless Display
One-Time Setup
Vehicle Battery
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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Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
F-150

91 reviews

Code: HM39530

$1,158.08

Retail:$1,903.60

You Save: $745.52

Flat Tow Brake System Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional System
Wireless Display
One-Time Setup
Vehicle Battery
Power Assist Brake Compatible
Fixed System
Hydraulic Brakes

Features:

Get fully proportional braking with a system that never has to be removed, replaced, or reset. Actuator installs out of sight and remains virtually invisible when your car isn't being towed. Controller also works as a trailer brake controller.

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