Blue Ox BX88181 User Manual

Breakaway System

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BX88181

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Installation Instructions

Installation for Breakaway System BX88181

 e BX88181 Breakaway system is designed for use with the Apollo® braking system (BX88179).
 e Apollo must be assembled and installed per its instructions prior to the Breakaway system
installation.

Contents:

Ref # Qty. Part # Description
1 1 62-3551 Breakaway, Assy W/7’ Cable, BX88181
1 1 101-5822 Adapter, 4 Way Connector
2 1 200-0149 S Hook
3 1 101-5822 Cable Adjustor Plate
4 1 294-0840 Banana Clip Black
5 1 294-0839 Banana Clip Red
6 1 62-3486 Replacement Plug

Tools Required

1/4” Drill Bit

Wire Ties
Vise Grip

Rubber Grommet (if needed)

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USE ONLY GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. This may cause

your Breakaway system to fail and result in injury or death. If repairs

of parts or components of your Breakaway system are needed, you
may order them through your nearest Blue Ox® dealer or distributor,

or call our Customer Care Team at [phone] or toll free at (888)

Installation Instructions

1. Attach the Breakaway switch to a central

location on the towed vehicle’s metal
frame structure (not to the baseplate or
any additionally installed item). Do not
overtighten. Ensure the switch is able to pivot
but does not pivot too freely.

WARNING:

425-5382.

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2. Take the red and black wires leading from the

Breakaway switch and route them through
the underside of engine compartment to the
driver’s side  rewall. Secure the wires to non­moving items through the engine compartment
using wire ties. Note: Keep the wires clear of
sharp edges.

3. Locate a rubber grommet on the  rewall to
push the wires through and into the vehicle. If
one is not available, use a ¼” drill bit to drill
through the  rewall. Place a rubber grommet
on the new hole to prevent the wire from
stripping later or grounding out.

Breakaway

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Receptacles

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4. Strip ¼” of insulation from the end of the
wires. Insert the stripped wire end into the
color-coded banana clip (black wire to black
banana clip, red wire to red banana clip) and
tighten the set screw on pin. Ensure the wire is
securely tightened.

5. Plug banana clips into the color coded
Breakaway receptacles on the Apollo control
panel. Excess wire may be coiled under the
dash and secured with a wire tie or stored
under the  oor mat or carpet.

6.  read the cable through the included cable
adjustor plate as illustrated in the photos and

trim or tuck away the excess cable.

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7. Slip the S Hook through the loop at the end of
the lanyard cable. Using a Vise grip, pinch the S

Hook to keep the cable inside the S Hook.

8. Run the lanyard from the breakaway switch
attached to the front of the towed vehicle and
attach it to the receiver hitch on the rear of the
coach. Allow enough cable slack for turning.
A good indicator is if the cable can be moved
up and down a total distance of six inches (i.e.,
three inches up, three inches down) near the
center of the cable.

9. When not in use, unplug the lanyard cable.
A er unplugging the lanyard cable, simply
insert the replacement plug into the Breakaway
switch. Use the replacement plug to keep the
Breakaway switch free of debris when not in

use.

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BLUE OX

At Blue Ox® we pride ourselves in o ering

exceptional customer service to our valued

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customers.

CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT

Blue Ox is committed to providing you with
exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime
with our products. Our team is here to assist you
with any questions you may have regarding the
performance of your product. Simply call 1-800­228-9289 and you can speak with our customer
care team.

Additionally, please visit our website to see
which rallies our Destination America team will
be attending. For a nominal fee, our service
technician will service your towing system to
ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also as
a commitment to our customers, should you visit
our factory you can stay at our full service Blue
Ox campground at no charge along with enjoying
a factory tour.

If you have any questions, comments,

or concerns please feel free to contact a

member of our Customer Care Team by

calling [phone] or

toll free at [phone].

Again thank you for being our customer and for
the confi dence you have shown in the performance
of our products. It is because of customers like
you we enjoy the success we have today.

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