How Does Blue Ox Patriot Get Power When Vehicle Key is Off
Question:
Blue Ox Patriot. If the unit plugs into the 12 volt of the tow vehicle how does it work/get power with the key off and out of the car?
asked by: Jim M
Expert Reply:
The 12 volt cigarette lighter port on most vehicles is still active even when the key is off and out of the vehicle so the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR still will get the power it needs. In some situations the battery needs to get disconnected from the vehicle to flat tow it so an outlet kit # RM-9332 gets ran from the battery directly to the vehicle interior which is then how the Patriot II gets it's power. I attached a review video for this system for you to check out as well.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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