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  • Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Installation on a 2013 Ford C-Max
  • The Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit, # 524432-1, bolts to the bumper core and subframe of your 2013 Ford C-Max. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out. The instructions include photos of the installation steps. Roadmaster also requires red loctite, # LT37420, to be used on all bolts. There may be some fascia trimming required on your C-Max. The receivers for the draw bars will require an opening on both sides of the lower front grille. Check out the...
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  • How Does the BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Get Set to a Vehicles Key
  • Basically all you do is insert your key into the lock core of the # BL7018447 that you referenced, turn it clockwise as far as it will go, and the lock will then be set to your key. The tumblers of the lock will be set to your key profile so that only your key will open it. For more info and to see how it works check out the review video I attached. I also attached a picture of what styles of keys this lock will work with.
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  • Installation of the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2014 Ford C-Max
  • The installation instructions for the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 119250KIT, can be found towards the bottom of this page for you to review. The instructions are for a universal installation. The ZCI harness kit fit many different makes and models vehicles, and the installation will be the same across the vehicle brands. We do have a couple of installation videos showing this harness being installed. However, not on the 2014 Ford C-Max. The two models we do...
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  • Furrion Tankless Water Heater Replacement For An Atwood GH6-8E
  • Your Atwood GH6-8E has cutout dimensions of 12-1/2" H x 16" W x 18" D while the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 16" Door Item # FR98SR is 19-3/16" deep x 12-5/8" tall x 12-13/16" wide so you will need to do a little bit of modification to the cutout but you'll be much happier with this water heater's performance. The # FR98SR requires: A hot (outlet) and cold (inlet) water line each with 1/2" female NPT fittings to connect to the unit. It...
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  • Installation of Blue Ox BX2639 Base Plate Kit on 2013 Ford C-Max
  • We don't endorse any particular installation facility, but I can advise you on the type of shop to seek out. Given the fact that the installation for the Blue Ox # BX2639 base plate involves removing a large part of the front of the vehicle, I'll typically recommend that you find a reputable body shop in your area and see if they'll handle this for you. They'd likely be better versed in removing the bumper cover without damaging it than a typical shop would be. In addition to the base...
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  • Does Reservoir of RoadMaster BrakeAway Kit for BrakeMaster Have Specific Mounting Location
  • It is definitely a smart idea to use the BrakeAway Kit # RM-8600 with your Roadmaster BrakeMaster although there is not necessarily a recommended spot we can offer to install the reservoir in a 2016 Ford C-Max. We have not had a chance to install this specific part in this specific vehicle, but I took a look at the owner's manual and since the air lines do need to be two feet away from a heat source like the engine, your best bet is off to the right (if you are facing the front of the car)....
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  • Installation Instructions foCurt Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2015 Ford C-Max
  • I have attached a link to the installation instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12092 along with an installation video. Installation requires the exhaust system to be temporarily lowered and some access holes will need to be enlarged with a 1/2" drill. by removing the driver's side exhaust hanger. We estimate installation time around 50 minutes.
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  • Installation of Rhino Rack Roof Rack on 2013 Ford C-Max
  • Although we do not have a video showing the roof rack being installed on a 2013 Ford C-Max, I did link an installation video for you to show how the Rhino Rack gets installed. Though not specific to your C-Max it does give you an idea of the process; I also linked installation instructions for you to check out. The entire roof rack for your C-Max consists of the Fit Kit # DK357 you referenced as well as 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA, and Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2.
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  • Is Brake Pressure Reducer Needed When Using Roadmaster BrakeMaster on 2013 Ford C-Max Energi
  • Yes, you will need to use the RoadMaster Brake Pressure Reducer # RM-900002 in order to utilize the Roadmaster BrakeMaster # RM-9060 with your 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. Please note that you also need the Custom Seat Adapter # RM-88295 and the Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751459 to complete this installation. 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...
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  • Can I Drill Holes to Install a Hitch on my 2016 Ford C-Max Easily at Home
  • Drilling holes into your vehicle frame to install a trailer hitch is not uncommon at all. As long as you have the proper tools installing the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C12092, on your 2016 Ford C-Max is a fairly easy install that is estimated at about an hour to complete. You can install it on your own, but it is much easier to have an extra set of hands to help out. I have attached a video of this hitch being installed on a 2015 Ford C-Max for you to view, plus a link to our ball mount...
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  • What is the Correct FitDial Setting on the Thule Gateway Pro 3 for a 2015 Ford C-Max
  • The correct FitDial setting on the Thule Gateway Pro 3 Bike Rack # TH78VR for your 2015 Ford C-Max is setting #9. I have also included some additional fit information for installing the rack on your C-Max.
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  • Installation Instructions for EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7317
  • We sure do! I have attached images of the complete installation instructions for the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7317 below. This is a really nice 2 inch hitch that's going to provide an extremely clean look on your vehicle where only the receiver itself is visible. It features a 2,000 pound towing weight capacity and a 300 pound tongue weight limit.
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  • Installing the Stop Light Switch Kit RM-751459 On a 2016 Ford C-Max
  • In regards to the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751459 which is a requirement for the Roadmaster BrakeMaster Braking System part # RM-9100 on your 2016 Ford C-Max, there is indeed a 12 volt power wire that needs to be run through the firewall from the positive terminal on the battery or fuse box to the switch. I watched the video that you referenced and as you stated it doesn't exactly show where the wire was ran through the firewall. However, with my personal experience in...
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  • Installing the Roadmaster InvisiBrake on a 2016 Ford C-Max
  • I am attaching a video of the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 being installed on a 2010 Ford Flex that you can use as a reference for the installation. Due to how involved the installation process is this, along with the attached installation details is, is the most effective video I can recommend for you. Currently (August 2017) we have not have the opportunity to shoot a video of the InvisiBrake being installed on either a 2012 Sonic or a 2016 Ford C-Max like...
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  • Will Extra Parts Be Needed To Install The Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening?
  • The Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 will work great to keep your 2016 Ford C-Max protected from any road debris kicked up from your Motorhome. This system comes with all the hardware you need to connect the system without any extra parts needed. It fits Blue Ox tow bars with Blue Ox brackets, Demco tow bars with Demco brackets, and Roadmaster motorhome mounted tow bars. It weighs 15 lbs and rolls up to 4 inch diameter for storage. It consists of the heavy duty...
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  • How to Determine the Wire Functions of LED Car Trailer Lights
  • Without knowing the specific lights you have, I do not want to speculate. Instead, if you look at the backs of the lights where the wires enter the housing, it may say what the function of each wire is. On the lights that we sell white is usually ground, yellow is left turn signal and brake lights. Red can sometimes be a brake light only on lights so-equipped, or it could be running lights, and sometimes it is turn signal and brake lights. Brown is almost always running lights.
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  • Parts Needed an Procedures for Flat Towing 2017 Ford C-Max
  • I did some checking and the 2017 Ford C-Max is flat towable without any speed or distance restrictions. I found a copy of your owners manual online and attached the pages that cover recreational towing to show you what you'd need to do. The braking system of your vehicle would not need to be messed with in any way. Then for the parts you'd need to flat tow your C-Max you'd need to start with a base plate kit like the # 524432-1 which is a confirmed fit and easy to use. In addition to...
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  • Enlarged Mounting Hole on 2015 Ford C-Max with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
  • I know this isn't what you want to hear but that's a very serious safety concern and the issue is just going to keeping getting worse and damaging the vehicle further. There's really nothing you can do to fix this either. I suggest you get in contact with Blue Ox directly to see what they recommend. That said, if I were you I would switch to a different attachment point as it's really the only safe thing to do. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 524432-1 attaches in a different...
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  • How Is The Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Activated From The Motorhome?
  • The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR includes an in-coach RF controller that plugs into a 12V outlet in the cab of the motorhome. This unit allows you to have the manual braking override of other brake controllers, and also allows you to capture any trouble codes. This unit has internal sensors similar to an accelerometer that senses the braking action of the motorhome and sends a signal to the brake system in the towed vehicle. Since it is a proportional...
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