2002 Ford Escape 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

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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 - Proportional

353 reviews

Code: SM99243

Retail:$1,872.13

Our Price: $1,329.00

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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. 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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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset

Shown on 2020 Ford Escape

232 reviews

Code: RM-8700

Retail:$1,584.94

Our Price: $1,169.95

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Tow Bar Braking Systems Specs:

Brake Systems
Pre-Set System
One Time Set-Up
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

271 reviews

Code: HM39524

Retail:$1,791.00

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

353 reviews

Code: DM26VR

Retail:$1,817.00

Our Price: $1,525.00

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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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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

45 reviews

Code: RM-9400

Retail:$1,712.44

Our Price: $1,463.73

You Save: $248.71

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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

Our Price: $778.95

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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

Accessory Parts:

Seat Adapter RM-88238

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.

Installation Notes:

The BrakeMaster seat adapter listed is recommended, but it is not required to be used.

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Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

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