How To Power the Blue Ox Patriot On a 2018 Ford Fiesta With Battery Disconnected
Question:
I have purchased the BX88206 electrical cord and patriot 3 brake system to tow my 2018 ford fiesta. However, the ford fiesta manual for towing states that i need to remove the negative battery terminal when towing. The problem is that the patriot 3 brake system requires a continuous 12 volt. supply to operate it. When i disconnect the negative battery terminal the 12 volt plug for the patriot brake system no longer has power to it. Im afraid that if i leave the battery connected it will go dead on long trips. Is the battery being charged through the BX88206 or is there something else I need to do here??
asked by: John E
Expert Reply:
The solution for you to use the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System on your 2018 Ford Fiesta is to add the 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332. As you mentioned, the battery on your Fiesta must be disconnected which then means the 12 volt outlet you have now will not work therefore you have to hardwire a 12 volt plug to your battery using the above. If you don't already have a way to disconnect your battery easily we have the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect part # RM-766 for this purpose.
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