Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2021 Ford Ranger
Question:
So whats your thought on a towbar-Hitch adapter and brake system for a new ranger? Thanks
asked by: Dave D
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2021 Ford Ranger you'll need base plates, safety cables, tow bar, wiring harness, and supplemental braking system. I have attached my recommendations for these parts below.
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-524459-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-676 (Safety Cables Included)
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # DM86VR.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - 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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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 Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Seat Adapter
- 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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Second Vehicle Kit with Breakaway for Roadmaster BrakeMaster Flat Tow Braking System
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Second Vehicle Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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