All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid

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Hi, I have a 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD. I need to set this vehicle up to be flat towed behind a motorhome, and also attach a trailer hitch at the back. I plan to make all the additions at the same time so I am looking for 1.Compatible tow bars. 2.Base plate. 3. Wiring kit for connecting to motor home 7pin. 4. Stay-in-play braking system 5. Trailer hitch 6. Trailer hitch wiring kit Anything else I might need? I am handy, but have never done this kind of work before so it is important to have detailed how-to install videos. Please let me know my options and if you need any additional information about my vehicles. Thank you

asked by: Brendan M

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We can get your 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid set up with everything you need for flat towing, and it's definitely a smart idea to get everything at once. I verified these fits with the manufacturer, and to make it easy, I'll go ahead and list out all the parts you need for your '22 Escape Hybrid:

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM39FR

- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522

- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables # RM-653

- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-98146-7

- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

- Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are really nice because they have removable tabs to help your Escape keep its factory appearance when you aren't flat towing. For the Falcon tow bar, this is the best option for your Escape because of its exceptionally long arms which make it easier for a towed vehicle to track behind your motorhome, and its latching system that allows you to disconnect from your base plates even if you aren't on perfectly level ground.

I really like the Flexo-Coil wiring kit because it is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback, keeping your Escape's electrical system safe. The charge line kit is needed to keep your Escape's battery charged, and the brake-lite relay is needed to prevent your Escape's brake signal from overriding your motorhome's turn signal when braking during a turn.

As for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is by far the best option because it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome for smoother, more controlled towing. The only other thing I recommend considering, in order to protect your '22 Escape from debris while it is being towed, is the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750.

Then for the trailer hitch receiver and wiring, the correct fit for both for your '22 Escape Hybrid are the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e89YR and T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TE54FR.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I went ahead and checked the owner's manual for your 2022 Ford Escape, and you can absolutely tow your vehicle behind your class A RV. With that being said, you're going to need: -A baseplate kit, like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate…

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Answer 2

I'd be more than happy to help guide you through the parts you need to flat tow your 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid! Typically for a flat tow setup you're looking to use a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a…

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Answer 3

To flat tow your 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. For this I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar #RM-676 does come with the 6-pin receptacle and mounting bracket; you can see this in the accompanying photo I've added which shows that particular part. This is a very unique tow bar that has wiring and…

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Answer 5

We can definitely help set you up to flat tow your 2023 Ford Escape PHEV. I will start with a list of parts, then I will include some important side notes. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM77GR etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar #e74ZR…

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Answer 6

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM39FR you're looking at from your 2022 Escape, will not fit your 2023 Ford Escape. At this time there is no base plates that are going to work with your 2023 Ford Escape. According to the owner's…

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Answer 7

The correct base plate kit for a 2022 Ford Escape PHEV is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM39FR. This will then pair great with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part #RM-676 which can indeed be stowed to…

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Answer 8

You'll need to look in your owner's manual under the "Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle" section. On the online manual I found this to be page 321. This will list out very specific instructions for you to complete to get your 2021…

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Answer 9

I do have base plate kit options for a 2022 Ford Bronco but none of which are designed for use with an aftermarket bumper. There are currently only options for models with the factory plastic bumper or models with the Ford Performance Heavy Duty…

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Answer 10

It would really depend on the mechanical experience of the installer that is installing the Stay-IN-Play Supplemental Braking System part #SM99251. It usually takes our experienced installers 8 hours to install so it is recommended to take it to a…

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Answer 11

There are a number of parts you'll need to flat tow your 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, and I assume you do not have the plug-in and this is just the standard hybrid, which is important for base plate fit. For a Hybrid, I really like the Blue Ox for…

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Answer 12

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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