Why Is There a Speed Restriction For Flat-Towing a 2014 Ford Edge
Question:
why is speed restricted to 65 mph and 6 hours at a time?
asked by: Mike G
Helpful Expert Reply:
The speed restrictions from flat-towing a vehicle are given by the manufacturer for one reason or another and they do not provide us with a list of these reasons. That said, generally it has to do with lubricating the transmission properly and the inability to keep up with this at high speeds or long distances. I have attached a list of flat-towing parts you will need below as well if you are interested:
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 4408-1
Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables part # RM-645
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit part # RM-88400
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-156-25
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 64 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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