1997 Ford Van Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System

Name: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
Brand: Blue Ox
SKU: BLU37TR
Price: 1623.25 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.69148936170213 (94 reviews)

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

94 reviews

Code: BLU37TR

Retail:$1,780.90

Our Price: $1,623.25

You Save: $157.65

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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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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

270 reviews

Code: HM39524

Our Price: $1,480.31

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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.

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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset

198 reviews

Code: HM39494

Our Price: $1,166.18

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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 Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

45 reviews

Code: RM-9400

Retail:$1,712.44

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.

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

123 reviews

Code: RM-9160

Retail:$865.00

Our Price: $780.37

You Save: $84.63

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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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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

123 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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