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Blue Ox BRK2012 Patriot Brake

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  • Works with all vehicles including hybrids
  • In-coach controller allows for manual applications and adjustment of the brake
  • One button set up
  • Easily transferable between vehicles
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The Patriot from Blue Ox gives you the comfort needed for when you’re braking your tow vehicle. Not only is it convenient and easy to store, but it also proportionally applies the brakes while you’re slowing down to a stop, instead of suddenly jolting your tow vehicle causing costly damage to your brakes

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
113 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of installation, value, weight and adjustments of the auto accessory. For example, they mention that it works well, is easy to set up and operate, and is well worth the money. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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51 customers mention43 positive8 negative

Customers like the performance of the auto accessory. They say it works well, has no problems or complaints after 600 miles, and is easy to follow. Some RV owners also mention that the braking system works with their motorhome's braking systems.

"...The system worked beautifully...." Read more

"...a couple of days and towed it around the block a couple of times, all worked well...." Read more

"...than one lockup that resulted in momentarily locking the brakes it worked flawlessly!..." Read more

"...It's set up is very easy and it works great. Being able to install the small RF control in the motorhome is very nice...." Read more

33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers find the installation of the auto accessory to be easy. They mention that it's simple to set up and operate, and that the operation is what the instructions indicated.

"...The installation of the Patriot was a breeze...." Read more

"...Easy to set up and easy to use...." Read more

"I've used this device a few times. It works well and is easy to install...." Read more

"...It's set up is very easy and it works great. Being able to install the small RF control in the motorhome is very nice...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the auto accessory. They say it's well worth the money, and the price is great.

"...A great system and well worth the money." Read more

"...easily transferable between tow vehicles, I decided it seemed like a good value...." Read more

"...Otherwise working great. A little expensive." Read more

"This is a Great product. works as advertised. I would recommend to anyone who pullsa vehicle behind there motorhome. Easy to set up." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the auto accessory. They say it's easy to install, light weight, and portable.

"...So, so far, all is great with this handy unit. very lightweight to take in and out of the tow vehicle also...." Read more

"...This works just as advertised. Easy install, light weight, and portable...." Read more

"...It weight is also a plus along with the Bluetooth controller mounted in our motorhome.I love this thing and highly recommend it!!!" Read more

"...I replaced with this one which works much better. It's very light weight...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the adjustments of the auto accessory. They mention that they are able to adjust the braking force with it without having to access the brake unit. They also appreciate the remote braking adjustment, which is a must if you are headed for the mountains. The driver's seat has multiple adjustments and can be flipped around for more, and the control from the towing vehicle is very good.

"...You are able to adjust the braking force with it without having to access the brake unit in the car...." Read more

"...The control from the towing vehicle is very good. Manually you can operate the brake without slowing the towing vehicle...." Read more

"...The base that goes against the driver's seat has multiple adjustments and can be flipped around for more height...." Read more

"...I believe the remote braking adjustment is a must if you are headed for the mountains. Would recommend this product." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the auto accessory easy to transfer between tow vehicles. They say it has no wiring except for the runaway safety cable.

"...I opted for this unit since it can easily be used in any tow vehicle... so if in the future I change tow vehicles, I just put it in the new one...." Read more

"...you consider ease of installation/use and that it is easily transferable between tow vehicles, I decided it seemed like a good value...." Read more

"This works great. Very easy to setup and remove. Easily can use in other vehicles since no wiring except runaway safety cable...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the auto accessory. Some mention it's a great towed brake system, while others say that it won't apply the brakes going in the corners with their toad pushing the rear.

"...This process included auxiliary braking. We recently completed a 1900 mile tow, which included 6 hook ups & disconnects...." Read more

"...If the unit is not level, it will apply the brakes more often and possibly run down your toad battery...." Read more

"It is simple works well and as advertised. Nice machine. Easy read out in coach. Makes sure towing is legal." Read more

"Wow! A great towed brake system!..." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the auto accessory. They mention that it wouldn't take a charge, the battery went dead, and it stopped charging while they were on a trip. Some say that it requires charging for at least 8 hours on a 12 volt source before use.

"...The install is far less than plug and play...it requires charging for at least 8 hours on a 12 volt source before first use & will still read..." Read more

"...Within two hours of towing my car, the battery on the car had completely died. This brake does not have its own battery and it drained mine...." Read more

"Worked great for about 2 hours, then the battery goes dead and it's useless. Easy to remove and set up. Just doesn't last very long...." Read more

"Wouldnt take a charge. This is the second one we purchased. The first worked for a couple trips and stopped charging while we were on a trip...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Q
5.0 out of 5 stars So Far, so good!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015
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I just installed and tested this Blue Ox Patriot braking system in my 2012 Jeep Wrangler, towed with my 2011 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 RV. This review is for the installation and initial impressions.

The installation of the Patriot was a breeze. Wiring the break-away switch and running the wire from the break-away switch to the driver's side foot well took about two hours, including removing the Jeep's belly pan, notching it for the switch and re-installing it.

I tested the braking system in a large empty parking lot with a friend in the Jeep's passenger seat providing feedback. The system worked beautifully. I then took it out on the highway and tested it at freeway speed while approaching off ramps (with no one in the Jeep). I also tested it going down hill on some relatively steep surface streets. I started with the gain low and increased it up to about 7 on the downhill stops. As expected, the stopping distance increased the most when stopping on going downhill.

There is a brief but noticeable delay in the tow car braking.response as the electric motor advances the brake pedal. The lag is not enough for me to change my rating.

I like being able to increase the gain from the RV using the RF controller, and the ability to manually brake the Jeep from the RV.

This braking system is used with a Blue Ox base plate on the Jeep, a Blue OX Alpha 6500lb tow bar, a Blue Ox 4" drop receiver, and a Blue Ox wiring kit for the lights (separate bulb system). I am also using two Roadmaster "Quiet Hitch" u-bolts to remove play in the receiver to drop and drop to tow bar connections, and they removed 95% of the hitch rattle.

I have to say, I am impressed with all the Blue Ox products I've purchased.

So far, so good. If anything changes I'll update my review.
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Roderick Abbott
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy install, works so far, one trip around the block
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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I installed it on my 2001 Jeep Wrangler in a couple of days and towed it around the block a couple of times, all worked well. Next month I will tow my Jeep to Bishop CA for the weekend and see how it goes. The ignition switch on the Jeep must be turned to the first click up to unlock the steering wheel and it also turns off the cig lighter socket so it has no 12 volt power for the Patriot Brake. However, Jeep has an extra blank 12 volt fuse location on the fuse board just behind the glove box so it is easy to use it to add an axillary 12 volt socket under the dash board to plug in the Patriot Brake power plug. The Patriot has a battery in it so if you keep it charger it wont drain my Jeep battery as long as I turn off the Patriot when I am not driving. I hope this works OK because adding a 5th conductor for 12 volts from my motorhome to the Patriot is a major re-wire project for my motorhome and my Jeep because I have a 4 conductor set-up now. Blue Ox tells me to charge the Patriot battery for 8 hours before driving to make sure it is ready to go.
My thanks to the other reviewers. Allowed me to buy with knowledge and confidents.
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Mike Anderson
1.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced, and doesn't work
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2017
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This is not a 1000$ product.Each time I go on a trip i frequently lose connection. The damn thing beeps and then reconnects on its own. Happens way too frequently. Also when leaving my neighborhood every single time I leave the unit goes into "braking timeout" error 8 with a big error light on, which basically makes it so the unit stops functioning and I have to get out and reset turn it off and back on and start over. It turns off everytime i leave it's annoying. Overall its a 200$ product they are selling for 1000$ even at 200$ I wouldn't buy because it doesn't work properly. Calls to support yield no results. I Just want my money back so I can buy something else....
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EW
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A great towed brake system!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2014
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Exactly what I needed! Used it over the past week over 2,000 miles and other than one lockup that resulted in momentarily locking the brakes it worked flawlessly! The lockup was my fault for not tboroughly reading the instructions and setting the gain as the instructions directed. Easy to set up and easy to use. I especially like the wireless dash remote that not only gives you visual feedback when the brakes are applied, but it also allows you to change the strength of the brake pressure as well as manually applying the brake. A great system and well worth the money.
17 people found this helpful
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Mike Breeze
4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well, Just Keep It Level
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2014
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I've used this device a few times. It works well and is easy to install. The only issues I had were that you have to take the time to experiment with proper positioning for the device in your toad. It has to be level and not move around while installed. I ended up placing a board that was about 3/4 of an inch thick, about 10 inches wide and 20 inches long horizontally above the seat lever and against the back pad of the Patriot. You will have to experiment as each toad is different. If the unit is not level, it will apply the brakes more often and possibly run down your toad battery. That happened to me on the return leg of our trip. I got a #4 error. Luckily, the Patriot just stopped working and did not fully apply the brakes. I had to stop, disconnect the toad and jump start the toad with the RV. So make sure that you have your toad wired so that the RV charges the toad through the umbilical cord. This will require another device and additional expense. Other than these two related issues, the Blue Ox Patriot has worked well for me.
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Blue OX Patriot Brake
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
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We bought our Blue OX Patriot Brake to take with us to the Blue Ox factory. We had an appointment with Blue Ox at their Pender, NE factory to install a base plate and wiring kit on our Honda Fit. When the car was ready to go the Blue Ox representative, Dillon Freese, showed us how to set up the Blue OX Patriot Brake and the tow bar we bought there. We towed the car back to Oklahoma using the Patriot Brake. It's set up is very easy and it works great. Being able to install the small RF control in the motorhome is very nice. You are able to adjust the braking force with it without having to access the brake unit in the car.

We are very happy with our purchase!!
Bill
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Randy de Resendes
5.0 out of 5 stars Work great
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2018
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Easy to setup. Light weight and I can move it between vehicles. Got an extra break away switch to leave permently between two vehicles makes it so quick
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Gerry M
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy. Price was better then most
Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2017
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Very happy. Price was better then most, delivery was prompt and on time and the brake worked as described. 👍😊
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Product
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2018
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Another great Blue-Ox product. Quick delivery, great price. Easy to set up and operate.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2016
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You feel safe when this is installed.....no worries.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
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Works real good.
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