Does The Blue Ox Patriot Have An Internal Battery To Power The Unit During A Breakaway Event  

The Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR has a 2 amp max draw on your 12v power. It keeps the internal battery charged so you have function if the main battery fails. For your vehicle battery to fail, there must be another draw on your battery. My recommendation…

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…

For your 2013 Chevy Spark we only have Class I hitches available like the Curt #C11334 since it's a lighter duty vehicle. Higher hitch Classes are only available on heavier duty vehicles like SUVs. But we do have a Class I compatible e-bike rack…

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…

The Chevy Spark can be flat towed only if it has a manual transmission. To flat tow the Spark, you will need a base plate, I recommend Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, #BX1725. For the tow bar, I recommend The Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar, #BX7420. This non-binding…

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…

GM states in the owner's manual that to recreationally tow the vehicle, the negative battery cable must be disconnected. The owner's manual doesn't list a specific reason, it only states that failure to do so could damage the vehicle. The…

To flat tow your 2017 GMC Yukon Denali, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. Before proceeding, I do recommend taking a look at the owner's manual for your vehicle for any…

The battery disconnect that you should use when flat towing your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 is the Roadmaster #RM-766. If you don't already have a wiring kit installed on your pickup then I also recommend installing the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit #RM-15267…

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…

Yes! The 12 Volt Outlet Kit #RM-9332 will work wonderfully to charge your Blue Ox Patriot braking system. This kit is used If the towed vehicle has no power to the outlet with the key in this position. This kit can also be used to replace a 12-volt…

I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2018 Chevy Sonic and found that it is indeed flat towable behind an RV with all 4 wheels on the ground. As you mentioned, there are specific steps listed in the manual that you will want to…