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Difference Between Blue Ox Patriot and Roadmaster Even Brake

Written by Hitchweb Team
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 — No Comments Yet

What is the difference between the Roadmaster Even Brake and the Blue Ox Patriot?

Motorhome Braking - Patriot Braking System

BLUE OX PATRIOT BRAKING SYSTEM

VS.

Motorhome Braking - Even Brake

ROADMASTER EVEN BRAKE SYSTEM

  • Proportional and progressive braking
  • All electric - no pump, tank or air hoses
  • No slamming of the brake, actuator moves smoothly and proportionally
  • In coach controller with manual brake lever, LED display and gain adjustment
  • Physical weight: 15 lbs
  • Can be combined with a break-away
  • Uses an electric actuator instead of an air cylinder
  • Built in battery and auxilary 12V connection
  • LED display on both the brake and remote
  • Convenient carrying handle
  • Comes standard with on/off switch
  • Easy self calibration with the push of a button
  • Unique and easy to use brake pedal clamp
  • Larger surface push pad on back of unit
  • New easier set up no longer requires jog function
  • 1 year warranty
  • Replaces BRK2010
 
  • Proportional braking - the harder you brake the harder Even Brake works
  • Sits in front of the drivers seat and attaches to the brake pedal
  • Large seat pad disperses enery over a large surface area for superior performance
  • Non-intrusive, very quick & easy to install, and easily transferred from car to car
  • Height adjustable feet for secure footing
  • Low voltage and low battery warnings are displayed on the in cab remote
  • If the voltage drops too low, Even Brake goes into sleep mode while retaining emergency braking power
  • Terrain sensing logic adjusts to uphill or downhill grades by automatically leveling itself for efficient braking
  • Features smart chip - will always brake at maximum pressure when performing a panic stop
  • Can only be used with vehicles that have power brakes
  • Includes breakaway kit & monitoring system
  • Some vehicles will not fit or requires adapter. See note below (1)
  • 2 year warranty once registered with Roadmaster

The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot and the Roadmaster Even Brake systems is that the Roadmaster part #9400 uses compressed air to actuate the brakes in the towed vehicle, while the Blue Ox part #BRK2012 uses an electric actuator to engage the brakes. The Blue Ox Patriot is simpler to install since it does not incorporate an air compressor and uses less power. Roadmaster suggests that due to the 15A power draw of the Even Brake system that every 6 hours or so you stop and run the dinghy engine for about 20 minutes to recharge its battery.  

(1) List of vehicles that require an adapter for the Roadmaster Even Brake System.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox w/o adjustable pedals
2006 - 2007 Ford Escape no rear heat
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
2006
- 2009 Hummer H3
2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid
2006 - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
2009 Toyota Tacoma

If you're not sold on either of the above have a look at all our towed vehicle braking systems or contact us to find the right system for you.

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