What Would Cause Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System to Lock Up Trailer Brakes
Question:
I was towing my fiat 500 2017 and I had set my patriot 11 brake system. After towing for 7-10 miles my tire pressure monitoring system was reading high temp and pressures on my tow vehicles front tires. I pulled over and the brakes were smoking and smelling. I checked the patriot and it was pressing on the brakes. I turned it off and readjusted it. Waited 30 minutes for the brakes to cool down. It worked ok on the drive back home. What could have happened and how do I prevent this?
asked by: Carl P
Helpful Expert Reply:
I've spoken with Blue Ox about this issue before and they told me that in the rare situation where the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR locks up a towed vehicle's brakes the problem is in how the Patriot is set up and not in the unit itself.
She said in most cases the reason is the seat is adjusted too far forward or the arm of the system has been adjusted too far out.
In very rare situations they have seen an internal A04 error code in the unit causing the system to need to be replaced entirely.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Video: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter Review
- Q&A: How To Carry E-Bikes and Flat-Tow a Vehicle on the Back of an RV
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 10" Drop/Rise
- Shop: Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Q&A: Why Would Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Lock up Tow Vehicle Brakes on Highway
- Shop: Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Shop: NOCO 12V Plug with 3/8" Eyelet Terminals - 24" Long
- Shop: SnapPad XTRA Jack Pads for Lippert Leveling Systems w/ 9" Round Jack Feet - Qty 4
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: RV Jack Pads
- Q&A: How To Charge Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Without Running The Vehicle
- Q&A: How Does The Blue Ox Patriot System Get Signal To Apply Brakes
- Shop: Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - 30 Amp
- Shop: Trim Kits
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Video: Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2024 Honda CR-V C13397
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: bike rack
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Q&A: Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Video: etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2024 Honda CR-V
on Tow Bar Braking Systems
