Best Parts for Flat Towing a 2013 Ford Edge AWD V6 Without Adaptive Cruise Control
Question:
Looking for a tow bar, baseplate, braking unit with all wiring harness and safety accessories to allow me to flat tow my Edge. I am wanting a quote for a 2013 Ford EDGE, AWD, V6 and no adaptive cruise control.
asked by: Mike H
Expert Reply:
Here are the parts I recommend installing to flat tow your 2013 Ford Edge:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2628
- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-677
- Hopkins Custom Wiring Kit # HM56001
- Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25
- Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400
- Brake System # DM86VR (motorhome hydraulic brakes) OR # DM26VR (motorhome air brakes)
- High-Low Adapter (see attached article - bracket height is 26-1/2" for base plate kit)
This combination of parts gives you the best from each manufacturer which is why I didn't go with a kit that used all parts from the same company. The Blue Ox base plate kit looks the best while the Nighthawk tow bar is easily visible with the LED lights plus it comes with safety cables and half of the wiring. The Hopkins wiring tees in behind your tail lights instead of splicing, and then the charge line and relay kits ensure your Edge is operating properly while being towed.
The brake systems and high-low adapter needed are determined by your motorhome. I like these brake kits because they are a one-time install and then really easy to get ready for towing.
When it comes to pricing, you can find the current pricing for the products on their respective pages by clicking on the hyperlinks and adding them to the online cart.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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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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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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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 Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- 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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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