Even though the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Roadmaster Even Brake #RM-9400 are very similar systems I recommend using the Patriot II. It is easier to set up, uses less power so it will take much longer for this system to drain your battery, and…
The main difference between the Blue Ox Patriot and the Roadmaster Even Brake systems is that the Roadmaster #RM-9400 uses compressed air to actuate the brakes in the towed vehicle, while the Blue Ox Patriot II uses an electrically-operated actuator…
Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components, including base plates for the dinghy, safety cables, a tow bar, and a lighting kit along with the braking system you have. The linked article covers each of these various items. For base plates I…
The dimensions on the Pollak 7-Circuit-Breaker Junction Box, part #PK52249, are as follows, With the mounting holes on the left and the right the length (right to left) from one edge of the mounting hole tab to edge of the other mounting hole tab is…
I would be happy to help! The bars on your 800 lbs Strait-Line Weight Distribution System item #RP66083 are way under capacity for your trailer. That system works with tongue weight ranges from 400 - 800 lbs. You're out of that range without…
When picking out a weight distribution shank the first priority is to go with one that allows the trailer to be towed as level as possible. The Pro Series shank part #63911 can give you up to a 5-1/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop. If this shank is going…
The Reese 54917 is a 6" drop shank with a 10 1/4" rise, the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank #EQ90-02-4400 has a 13" rise and a 9" drop and has an overall length of 12".
The Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack#JET-5000 that you referenced in your question has a distance of 23 inches from the mounting bracket to the top of the jack. You can measure this distance up from the A-frame of your trailer to see exactly…
If you are referring to the 12 volt pin that is located in the 1 o'clock position on the 7-way trailer connector then there should be 12 volt power feeding from the vehicle to the trailer on that pin. This means that if you test the 12 volt wire…
Yes. Your 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport 4WD with automatic transmission is able to be towed behind your motorhome you will need to shift the transfer case into neutral and follow all the other towing requirements under recreational towing in…
Your 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 is towable with the Tow Dolly part #RM-2050-1 that you referenced. Jeeps are among the most popular vehicles to flat tow. The 2009 Dodge Nitro can also be flat towed but you will need to use a lube pump in the…
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…
