Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring - Splices into Vehicle Wiring - RM-15247 Review Video

The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional #BLU37TR needs power for proper function, so it does require a direct connection to your battery which isn't an issue on your 2015 Ford Flex. Some vehicle require a separate…

The Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR is the same thing as the BRK2022 and is the newest version of Blue Ox's Patriot Supplemental Braking System. This version is slightly smaller and weighs less than the BRK2019 model and will eventually have an app…

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…

The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at…

The running light circuit on your trailer connector, typically a brown wire as you note, is not suitable for charging a breakaway battery. A dedicated 12V auxiliary power feed to your trailer is suitable for maintaining a breakaway battery (but not…

It sounds like you may have a 7-way trailer connector and a 4-way trailer connector on your truck and only a 4-way connector on your trailer. Is that correct? See the attached picture for examples of each. If this is the case, then this change will…

Thanks for reaching out! It looks like you're needing the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX2908 for your 2007 Lexus GX 470. This comes with the removeable tabs so when you aren't towing you have a nice, clean look. I recommend checking your…

The 3/8" bolts in the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1689 will need to be torqued to either 33-lbs/ft (Grade 5 Bolts) or 47-lbs/ft (Grade 8 Bolts). A Grade 5 bolt with have 3 radial lines on the head of the bolt, where a Grade 8 bolt will have 6…

I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster about how to find the serial number to get the proper adapter to use with the Blue Ox base plates. You will need to spread the 2 arms apart on the tow bar and then look for the sticker where the two arms come…

In order to charge a towed vehicle while in tow you will need a charge line kit for both the vehicle and motorhome. For this, we have the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes part #RM-156-75 and Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for…

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…

If your OEM hitch is simply bolted into place onto the crossmember, you could indeed remove it and install the Draw-Tite 76310 which we sell as #DR64FR Class III hitch in its place. If the existing hitch is welded into place, it could be an integral…