Stop Searching: The Blue Ox Patriot 3 Braking System Is the Controller For You

There are plenty of lessons we’ve repressed forgotten from our high school physics classes, but it’s safe to say one has probably stuck with you. Good ol’ inertia. You know: an object in motion stays in motion? That is, until you add an external force that, well, forces it to change course. Kind of like when you’re driving down the road at a steady clip and some idiot misinformed citizen pulls out in front of you, forcing you to slam on your brakes to avoid landing squarely in their backseat?

Exactly like that.

But as terrifying as those real-world applications of science class are, they are immensely more dangerous when the object in motion is towing another big, hulking object behind it.

Regardless of safe traveling distance and slow speed, it takes a LOT of power to bring your tow vehicle and whatever’s behind it to a full stop. Which is why many trailers come equipped with their own electric brakes that you can program via an in-cabin brake controller.

But with so many options on the market, how do you know what one is right for you? Well, let’s make it easy and narrow down the search. The new Blue Ox Patriot 3 Braking System is an all-electric, proportional brake controller that delivers synchronized and safe braking between your tow vehicle and trailer.

Who is Blue Ox?

We get it, you like to know who you’re doing business with. Already a major player in the tow bar and baseplate market, Blue Ox has wisely expanded into weight distribution hitches, brake and steering control systems, as well as other products aimed at improving driver safety and satisfaction. The company serves a variety of markets, from agricultural and industrial to national defense and the automotive aftermarket.

Blue Ox is also located in the heartland of America—Pender, Nebraska to be exact. And radiating the kind of honest hospitality we’ve come to expect from our Midwest neighbors, the company not only hosts regular education seminars, but also runs an RV park adjacent to its factory.

Blue Ox is the only towing manufacturer who offers complete tow bar service at events nationwide.

Much like the fabled blue ox, Babe, of Paul Bunyan folklore, Blue Ox Towing represents steadfast strength and reliable performance. (Qualities you want in the company you’re trusting to bring your vehicle to a stop.)

The company’s newest product offering, the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Braking System serves as a prime example of its commitment to dependable and efficient towing solutions.

What is the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Braking System?

So, what makes this product so special? Well, to answer that, we have to visit the model that came directly before this, as the Patriot 3 builds upon its success and adds some exciting new features.

The Patriot 2 Braking System is also an all-electric in-coach brake controller that allows drivers to monitor and adjust braking response within the tow vehicle. It works on all vehicles, including hybrids, and is completely self-contained, meaning there are no tanks to drain or hoses to connect. It’s lightweight, so you can easily transfer the unit between tow vehicles. And the controller remote, which mounts easily on the dash, comes equipped with extended RF range.

The new Blue Ox Patriot 3 has all these features but adds a little somethin’ extra. This new-and-improved unit will automatically check brake pressure during setup and continuously monitor it during towing.

Talk about convenient!

And installation couldn’t be easier. Simply place the braking system in the towed vehicle, attach the claw to the brake pedal, slide the driver’s seat against the push pads, plug the unit into a 12V auxiliary outlet, and then power that baby up. The controller mounts in the tow vehicle and has a user-friendly setup to get you on the road in no time.

And since the Patriot 3 is a proportional brake controller, you’ll get synchronized braking between vehicles. That means, if you have to hit the brakes to avoid a mindless overzealous deer, whatever you’re towing stops with the same force.

Simple. Effective. Reliable. If only vacation could go this smoothly…