The only difference between a crossbar-style base plate and direct-connect style of base plate is the type of tow bar that is compatible. There are no vehicles that require a crossbar and what the description says of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524435-5 is that they "will only work with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch ... These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball."
For your 2013 Ford Flex, you can use either the Direct-Connect... view full answer...
If your 2011 Ford Flex SEL did not come with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then you can either use the T-connector without the converter, # 118472, or you could use one with a powered converter, # C56343. Either harness will work. The benefit of having the powered converter is that it gets power for the trailer lights from the vehicle battery, not through the tail light wiring. This adds another level of circuit protection. Whenever there is a powered converter available for... view full answer...
Each are an adapter. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter, # BX88185 lets you use your Blue Ox tow bar with Roadmaster base plates. This works with direct connect base plates such as the EZ5, MS, and MX series base plates, but don't work with crossbar style baseplate kits.
The Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars, # RO64FR is a kit that adapts Blue Ox motorhome-mounted tow bars to Roadmaster direct-connect-style baseplates or to... view full answer...
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The Blue Ox Part # BX2636 has fixed tabs that will always be exposed while the Blue Ox Part # BX2645 has removeable tabs which give you a cleaner look on your 2013 Ford Flex when you aren't flat towing it. I recommend going with the part # BX2645 for the cleaner aesthetic.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all... view full answer...
The Reese Weight distribution system # RP66540 is very similar to the discontinued Pro Series 49585. Both will serve the same purpose, you just have different styles of trunnion bars and the tilt adjustment function. The Reese System uses a serrated-washer design and the Pro Series System uses the stacked washers of traditional systems. The chain hangers # RP58305 can be used with either system.
You will also need hitch ball # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch diameter... view full answer...
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