1997 Ford Ranger Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System

Name: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Brand: Blue Ox
SKU: BLU37TR
Price: 1334.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71844660194175 (103 reviews)

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

103 reviews

Code: BLU37TR

Our Price: $1,334.96

In Stock

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.

Installation Notes:

The RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn. It is not required when using magnetic tow lights.

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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

Shown on 2021 Ford Ranger

275 reviews

Code: HM39524

Retail:$1,791.00

Our Price: $1,535.76

You Save: $255.24

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Proportional 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 brakes proportionally. Easy to swap between multiple towed cars: settings adjust for safe, even braking for any size car.

Installation Notes:

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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset

204 reviews

Code: HM39494

Our Price: $1,166.64

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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.

Installation Notes:

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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

46 reviews

Code: RM-9400

Our Price: $1,463.73

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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
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.

Installation Notes:

Brake light relay RM-88400 is included with the EvenBrake system.

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