Can 2020 Ford Escape AWD Hybrid be Flat Towed
Question:
Hi, can it be flat towed and if so what’s needed and what’s the setup process? 2020 Escape AWD Hybrid
asked by: Dave C
Expert Reply:
I did some checking and yes your 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD can be flat towed.
You will need a baseplate, safety cables, wiring, tow bar, supplemental braking system and possibly a high low adapter. I have made a list of recommendations below.
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part # RM39FR
Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain part # RM-422
Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643
Blue Ox Patriot II Radio Frequency braking system part # BLU37TR
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15247
Brake Lite Relay # RM-88400
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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