Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2017 Ford Edge Titanium

Question:

What kits do I need to do the complete installation. I need the bars, the tow wiring and the mounts for the car. Can you recommend all parts and pieces so I can order them all at once and do the install?

asked by: Steven H

Expert Reply:

To tow your 2017 Ford Edge Titanium you'll need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables. As always you should check your owner's manual to ensure your specific model can be flat towed and what steps are needed to be completed to get your vehicle ready to be flat towed. I have the following recommendations for you below:

Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-522. This tow bar has a non-binding feature that allows you to release your vehicle at any time, anywhere on even or unlevel ground.

Tow bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This wiring kit will splice into your vehicle's wiring to signal instead of having to run magnetic lights to the rear of your vehicle every time you want to tow.

Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-524444-5. These direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Note: this base plate will not work with models with adaptive cruise control.

Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This system is a reoccurring setup but only takes a few minutes to complete and the included charge line kit will keep your battery charged while towing.

Safety Cables: Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables with S-Hooks - 42" Long - 5,000lbs - Qty 2 Item # C80151. The coiled design eliminates slack and keeps the cables from dragging on the ground.

Since you'll have to disconnect the battery to tow you may want to install the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-766 to make disconnecting as easy as flipping a switch.

If you'd like a cover for your tow bar when not in use the Roadmaster Tow Bar Cover # RM-055-3 is the perfect fit for the Falcon tow bar I recommended above.