Breaking Down the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System Video

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

Hi Russ; you pretty much have everything you need right there with the exception of a few parts. I'm going to go ahead and list it all out here with links to make it easy for your to manage. You will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base…

Hello Jeffrey, Happy to confirm these parts for you. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM-524430-4 is going to be a great fit for your 2013 Ford Focus just as long as you do not have the ST model. Your Roadmaster…

Hi Eric; the Redarc you have is a traditional brake controller that is designed for trailer brakes. It will only work with a trailer that has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. It would be great if this could work for flat towing too but…

Hey Eric, I can definitely help with that. I will start with a parts list then a few quick notes regarding your Colorado. Here is what I recommend: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #e98966 - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV…

Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out! The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM87NQ fits your 2025 Ford Maverick as long as it's the Hybrid model that doesn't have the engine block heater. It doesn't come with the 6-Pin connector,…

Hi Eric; I would be happy to help you set up your 2016 Chevy Colorado for flat towing. In addition to the parts you listed you will also need safety cables and tow bar wiring. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit…

There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR has…

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

Hey Ed! It looks like you put together a great list of parts. I'm going to list everything out here with links so it is all in one place, including my suggestions. For a complete setup you will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base Plate…

According to Blue Ox the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR draws .50 amp (half an amp) when just plugged in. When activating the brakes it draws 1.50 amps so it will not drain the battery as long as you unplug if the vehicle will be sitting for a longer…