Blue Ox BX88193 - Manual (Page 6)

Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Apollo drain the battery of the towed
vehicle?
Answer: We recommend disconnecting the
Apollo and starting the vehicle each
night to recharge the battery. However,
depending on braking conditions, a typical
car battery can endure up to four days of
towing with the Apollo installed.
How does the Apollo know when to apply the
brakes?
Answer: The logic sensor recognizes and
reacts to changes in inertia.
How does the Apollo have enough power to
apply the brakes on a “dead pedal”?
Answer: The Apollo uses compressed air
to actuate the towed vehicle’s dead pedal.
Do you need a strap to pull the brake pedal
back?
Answer: No. Air pressure is used to pull
the brake pedal back.
Does the air pressure gauge show the amount
of PSI applied to the brake pedal?
Answer: No. It shows how much PSI is
applied to the Apollo’s cylinder in a
braking situation. The cylinder controls the
actuator arm pushing the brake pedal. So,
the higher the PSI, the more force that is
applied to the brake pedal.
Do brackets need to be mounted to the floor of
the vehicle?
Answer: No.
Can the outside case withstand the operating
conditions on a towed vehicle?
Answer: The Apollo’s outside case is
composed of Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Sytrene (ABS) plastic, the same plastic used to
make trim for the interior of automobiles. ABS
plastic is highly durable and withstands
extreme temperatures.
Do you have to wire anything to the towing
vehicle for the receiver of the wireless remote
indicator?
Answer: No. The receiver plugs into a
12-volt accessory receptacle.
What activates the LED of the wireless remote
indicator?
Answer: The light is activated when the
Apollo applies the brakes in the towed
vehicle. The wireless remote transmitter
senses actual current flow to brake lights
and transmits a digital signal to the receiver
in the towing vehicle. This illuminates the
receiver’s LED indicating that the brakes are
applied in the towed vehicle.
Will the transmitter of the wireless remote
indicator be able to transmit from underneath
the dash?
Answer: The transmitter will be able to
properly transmit from under the dash in
most cases. However, in some cases (i.e.,
diesel pushers), the transmitter may need
to be installed within the motorhomes line of
sight.
Does the wireless remote indicator require
cutting into the towed vehicle’s brake lines?
Answer: No. The wireless remote indicator
connects to the existing cold wire on the
brake pedal switch. This allows accurate
monitoring when the brakes are actually
applied (not when the unit is simply
activated). The Apollo is the only product
on the market that offers different
frequencies. This allows for traveling in
caravans or attending other group functions
without interference.
How does the Apollo recognize terrain?
Answer: The Apollo uses a built-in logic
sensor. The Apollo is digital and analyzes
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