Apollo Braking
System
Your
RVs 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. Thats why the Apollo
Braking System, from Blue Ox, is such an important accessory for
RVs used to tow a second vehicle.
Apollo is an easy-to-use supplemental braking system. It activates
your towed vehicles brake pedal, removing the entire weight
of the vehicle from your coachs stressed brakes. And that
means your RV is better able to stop quickly, efficiently and
most importantly, safely.
Advanced braking made simple.
When you apply pressure to your coachs brakes the Apollo
Unit analyzes the braking, in a fraction of a second, which applies
pressure to the brake pedal. Once your towed vehicles brakes
are engaged, an Alert System transmits a signal back to your coach
and illuminates a dash-mounted light to let you know the system
is activated.
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,
Apollo contains system that meets or exceeds all requirements
in the United States and Canada.
T minus three minutes.
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 unitincluding an air compressor
with gauge and regulatorthat gets power from your cigarette
lighter.
Apollo is also easily transferable between vehicles. Its
small, lightweight and fully adjustable, so it can accommodate
the different needs of a wide range of RVs 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.
The
digital advantage.
Apollo uses digital, rather than the traditional analog, communications.
That means when you begin your stop, Apollo engages your towed
vehicles 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 braking,
a second can be the difference between a safe stop and an accident.
Brakes stop vehicles.
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.
Intuitive features and design.
Apollo gives you the freedom to tow up to four days without concern
for your towed vehicles battery. It will not affect your
towed vehicles 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.