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Your RV’s brakes were designed to
stop your RV safely and effectively. But when the weight of a towed vehicle
is added, brakes can become overburdened and fade or fail. That’s why the
Apollo™ Braking System, from Blue Ox, is such an important accessory for
RV's used to tow a second vehicle.
Apollo is an easy-to-use supplemental braking system. It activates your
towed vehicle’s brake pedal, removing the entire weight of the vehicle from
your coach’s stressed brakes. And that means your RV is better able to stop
quickly, efficiently and most importantly, safely.
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Advanced
braking made simple |
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When you apply
pressure to your coach’s brakes the Apollo Unit analyzes the braking, in a
fraction of a second, which applies pressure to the brake pedal. Once your
towed vehicle’s brakes are engaged, an optional Alert System (BX88180)
transmits a signal back to your coach and illuminates a dash-mounted light
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Apollo also contains a
high-quality surge suppressor to avoid unwanted braking on bumpy roads,
bridges or railroad tracks. For fine adjustments, Apollo offers eight
sensitivity positions to fit your driving style and environment. And for
breakaway situations, the Apollo has available a system (BX88181) that meets
or exceeds all requirements in the United States and Canada. |
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T minus
three minutes
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The Apollo Braking System can be
installed in about three minutes. It requires no electrical or mechanical
connections to your RV. There are no alterations to your towed vehicle. No
holes to drill, no wires to splice and no brackets to mount. Apollo contains
everything you need in one convenient unit–including an air compressor with
gauge and regulator–that gets power from your cigarette lighter.
Apollo is also easily transferable between vehicles. It’s small, lightweight
and fully adjustable, so it can accommodate the different needs of a wide
range of RV's and towed vehicles. In short, the Apollo Braking System is one
of the most versatile, convenient and easy-to-use braking systems on the
market today.
The Apollo Braking System brings together the industry's latest technology
with proven supplemental braking standards. Together they deliver a truly
unique and advanced braking system, designed to ensure you get a safe, fast
and reliable stop - time after time. |
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The
digital advantage |
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Apollo uses digital, rather than
the traditional analog, communications. That means when you begin your stop,
Apollo engages your towed vehicle’s brakes within 1/4 to 1/2 of a second,
instead of an analog delay of up to 3 seconds. And when it comes to
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braking, a second can be the
difference between a safe stop and an accident. |
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stop vehicles |
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Apollo transmits an engagement
signal only when the brake pedal engages, not simply when the cylinder
extends from the brake box. Together these benefits mean Apollo delivers a
more accurate and reliable stop, with improved recognition of unexpected
developments, like brake pedals that stick. |
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features and design |
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Apollo gives you the freedom to
tow up to four days without concern for your towed vehicle’s battery. It
will not affect your towed vehicle’s Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), ride
brakes down steep grades or wear brakes more than normal use. With Apollo
you simply get instinctive features that add safety and convenience, like
gauges and controls that are conveniently located for improved visibility
and access. |
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Learn More About This System,
Click to Our Read Frequently Asked Questions |
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A NOTE
REGARDING CONTINUOUS POWER ASSIST BRAKE SYSTEMS |
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be advised that Blue Ox has confirmed that following vehicles are equipped
with continuous power assist brake systems: Hummer H3, Ford Escapes Hybrid
and Mercury Mariner Hybrid. These vehicles are designed so that even when
the vehicle is set to tow mode the braking systems are still "alive" or
active, thus requiring minimal pressure to engage the brakes of the vehicle. |
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Blue Ox's Apollo, Luxor, BrakeSafe
and AutoStop braking systems are designed to activate the unassisted ("dead
petal") brakes found in the vast majority of vehicles on the market today.
These Blue Ox braking systems will apply too much pressure to an active
power assist braking system.
Do not install these braking
systems on vehicles equipped with continuous power assisted brakes. Doing so
causes severe tire damage and may cause damage to the towing system and the
vehicle's braking system.
Blue Ox recommends installing
the ToadStop or ToadStop II braking system for vehicles equipped with
continuous power assist brakes |
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