Blue Ox BRK2019 Patriot 3 Towed Vehicle Braking System

Description

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Blue Ox BRK2019 Patriot 3 Braking System
Flat tow your vehicle safely with this precise, responsive braking system that can be easily switched between towed cars. LED display lets you easily adjust braking power, apply manual override, and monitor the system from your motorhome.
Features:
Proportional system provides precise, responsive braking for your towed vehicle
Responds to deceleration of RV to activate towed car's brake pedal with matching intensity
Adjustable power settings let you cater the brake sensitivity to your particular setup
Easily increase and decrease the force at which your towed vehicle's brakes are applied
Conveniently adjust the braking force from the cab of your motorhome
Remote controller with LED display lets you monitor the braking system from your motorhome
Mounts in cab and plugs into 12V accessory outlet
Lets you activate towed car's brakes in emergency situation or to correct sway
Alerts you if the towed vehicle becomes detached from your motorhome
Built-in supercapacitor will activate your brakes if a breakaway occurs, even if your car's battery is dead
Allows the system to activate if a breakaway occurs for up to 30 minutes without a power connection
System is easy to set up in towed car
Actuator box sits on floor in front of the driver's seat
Adjustable feet can be raised or lowered to level the unit on uneven floorboards
Bracket clamps around brake pedal and offers excellent leverage
Unit plugs into 12V accessory outlet
Brake pressure is continuously monitored during towing to ensure proper setup
Unit will send a warning if there is too much pressure to activate the brakes properly
Compatible with hybrid vehicles
Simply select H mode for hybrids or other cars with continuous power-assist brakes
Convenient carrying handle and hook for plug and wiring simplify removal and storage
Breakaway device included
Made in the USA
Specs:
Weight: 16 lbs
2-Year warranty
Proportional Braking
Blue Ox Patriot 3 Proportional Braking
A vast improvement over "on/off," time-delayed braking systems, which brake at a single, pre-set level, the Patriot 3 has a proportional design for precise, responsive braking. The Patriot 3 applies your towed car's brakes with an intensity that matches your RV's braking action. The built-in inertia sensor detects when and how your rig slows down, and it then engages the actuator arm to press your car's brake pedal with an intensity that matches that slowing action. If you slam on the RV's brakes in an emergency situation, your towed car's brakes will respond with the same intensity. If you press the RV's brakes just enough to slow down a bit, your towed car will decelerate in the same way. The result is improved control, better stopping, and less wear on both your vehicle's and RV's brakes.
Easily Switch Between Towed Cars
The beauty of a portable braking system, compared to a unit that installs permanently, is that you can easily switch it between towed vehicles. It's also a great alternative if you own a newer vehicle that you don't feel comfortable modifying. As long as you have a second vehicle breakaway kit (BRK2505 - sold separately), the Patriot 3 can be easily transferred and quickly set up in another car, giving you the freedom to switch up which vehicle comes with you on your next camping trip.
In-Cab Controller with Easy-to-Read Display
Blue Ox Patriot 3 In-Cab Controller
The included controller has an easy-to-read LED display that plugs right into your motorhome's 12V outlet. The monitor slides into the included rubber stand, which can rest anywhere on your dashboard, or it can be mounted with the included hook-and-loop strip.
This unit lets you monitor your braking system while you're driving your motorhome, so you'll always be aware that the Patriot 3 is working and functioning properly. Not only does the controller let you know when the unit is activated, but it will also alert you if the unit inadvertently shifts while you're on the road. This could result in too much pressure being applied to your car's brake pedal, which is why a warning will be sent to the controller so you can pull over and make the necessary adjustments.
As another safety feature, if your towed vehicle ever becomes detached from your motorhome, the screen on the controller will alert you by turning red.
Braking Power Settings
Blue Ox Patriot 3 Force Settings
By adjusting the brake sensitivity using the in-cab controller, you can control the force at which your towed vehicle's brakes are applied when the system senses deceleration. The settings range from 1 to 10. The higher the setting, the more force will be applied to your towed vehicle's brakes. For smaller vehicles, you can get by just fine on a lower setting. Larger vehicles, or vehicles with less responsive brakes, will require a higher setting. You can also adjust the force purely to match your personal preference.
The controller also includes a manual override button that automatically activates your towed vehicle's brakes. In addition to serving as a safety measure in an emergency braking situation, the manual override can also help correct sway and fishtailing with your towed vehicle.
Quick and Easy Setup
Blue Ox Patriot 3 Setup
The setup for the Patriot 3 is very straightforward. The braking system will fit nicely on the driver's-side floorboard of your towed car and plug into your 12V accessory outlet for power. To position the unit, first move your seat back as far as it will go and set the system in place.
Blue Ox Patriot 3 Brake Clamp
Then clamp the bracket on the arm securely around your brake pedal and twist the knob to lock it on. If your vehicle's floorboard is uneven, the included feet can be attached to the bottom of the braking system and adjusted to create a level surface for the Patriot 3 to operate. Move the front of the driver's seat forward until it's resting gently against the back of the unit. If there's too much pressure on the back of the unit, the lights will turn blue and red during the setup process, letting you know that the driver's seat should be moved back slightly. The back of the unit is adjustable as well, allowing you to raise or lower the butt pad to fit snugly against the front of the driver's seat.
Blue Ox Patriot 3 Setup
Once the unit is in place, setup is simple. Push the "power" button, and the unit will begin blinking blue and green lights, signifying that it's ready to be set up. Then push the "setup" button, which will let the unit run through a quick testing process. When the power light turns a solid green, the Patriot 3 is ready to go.