We also have a Patriot system and an Aventra tow bar. We have a 2008 Challenger and a 2006 Jeep Liberty. We had our equipment installed by a Blue Ox dealer/trailer dealership.
We also found that we needed to use a board against the seat to get the Patriot to register OK. The problem we have is that it doesn't stay OK while driving. Our first trip ended with us having to install new brakes, hubs, ABS switches and front axle, a bill of over $2,300.
We contacted Patriot and they did respond back. We even sent them pictures. Their responses did not make any sense. i.e. turn the gain to 0 (this would bypass the benefit of equalizing the braking); we put the clamp on the brake pedal upside down (we didn't do this); and when we told them that all the lights came on with the RF monitor they told us the only way this would happen was if the break away was pulled (which it was not).
We are afraid of using this unit and would definitely NOT RECOMMEND to others. Does anyone have any ideas as to how we can get some of our money back on our loss?
Frustrated with BlueOx
Poughkeepsie, NY