For your 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty the flat towing braking system I recommend is Blue Ox's Patriot part # BLU37TR. This proportional system will slow the truck at the same rate that the motorhome slows down, reducing that tug-of-war feeling. Since it features wireless installation placing it in the truck for towing is a simple process. And it is fully-portable between vehicles.
The linked video will further illustrate the Blue Ox Patriot and the two article will give you complete background... view full answer...
If your 1989 Ford Bronco II has a manual transfer case, you will be able to flat tow this vehicle. The vehicle will need to be placed in neutral at the transfer case. Once this is done, you can flat tow. You will need a few items to flat tow your 1989 Ford Bronco II: a base plate, tow bar, brake controller, wiring harness, and safety chains.
The base plate I recommend for your vehicle is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms. part # 411-1. It is compatible with Roadmaster... view full answer...
It does not look like you will be able to use the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195 with your US Gear tow brake.
I recommend changing over to the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. This system provides proportional braking to your 2005 Jeep. It is one of the few systems that looks for 2 inputs to confirm that you are braking. It wants to see that your brake lights are activated saying that you have physically pushed the brake pedal and it wants... view full answer...
We do offer base plates for the manual transmission 2016 Honda Fit such as Blue Ox # BX2261. In addition to base plates flat towing requires safety cables, a wiring or lighting kit, a tow bar and a supplementary braking system. Each of these components is reviewed in detail in the linked article.
A popular tow bar compatible with those base plates is the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 that includes safety cables.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about... view full answer...
We have everything you need to safely flat tow your 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited behind your Discovery Motorhome. For your 2022 Jeep Wrangler being towed by a motorhome with air brakes, I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System, # RM-9400.
The Even Brake from Roadmaster is a portable, compact, self-contained supplemental braking system that easily attaches to the brake pedal and applies the brakes with a force that matches the intensity with which your... view full answer...
The first thing you need to flat tow your 2013 Chevy Equinox is the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part # RM-523160-5 which is the easiest to connect to and disconnect from option.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
For lighting/safety... view full answer...
I took a look in the owner's manual for a 2019 Kia Soul and was not able to find any information of flat-towing therefore, I would refer to the manufacturer which it looks like you have already done. If the manufacturer states that the vehicle can be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, flat-tow wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and a possible high-low adapter.
For a base plate kit, I recommend the Roadmaster... view full answer...
Here's how to determine if your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 will require you to install the Brake Lite Relay # RM-88400:
Is a Relay Required?
To determine if a brake light relay is needed to properly wire your vehicle to be towed, answer the following questions.
Are you using a supplemental braking system that depresses the brake pedal in your towed car?
No - You do not need a brake light relay.
Yes - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Do the brake lights on... view full answer...
The first thing you need to flat tow your 2022 Ford Ranger 4WD is a base plate kit with the part # BLU77XR which is a confirmed fit and very easy to use and install.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting... view full answer...
We have the other parts you'd need to flat tow your 2021 Ford Ranger but we do not have a remote battery health indicator we can offer. A battery maintainer/charger like the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line kit part # RM-156-25 which would keep the battery easily topped off so that the issue you described would not occur.
For a base plate kit that fits your Ranger you'd want the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part # RM-524459-5.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible... view full answer...
I really like the Roadmaster base plate kits and tow bars as they are loaded with great features and arguably are easier to use than Blue Ox if you go with the Direct Connect setups like the # RM-521453-5.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
For... view full answer...
Yes, we have the very easy to use Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate kit part # RM-521451-5 as a confirmed fit for your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2019 Cherokee for you to check out as well.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding... view full answer...
The final authority on whether or not your vehicle can be flat towed would be the owners manual and not necessarily that article you mentioned. Everything I found for your car shows that it is flat towable since your 2015 Honda Fit is a manual.
For a base plate kit you'd want to start with the part # 521190-1 which I attached an install video for.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your... view full answer...
For your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part # RM-521440-5 is a fit and a great option that is easy to use and install. I attached an install video for more info on this kit as well.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup... view full answer...
We do not sell just the pin for the breakaway switch on the Blue Ox Patriot but we do have the breakaway switch which includes the pin you asked about.
The replacement breakaway switch is part # BRK2505. view full answer...
I can definitely help you out with parts to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Captiva Sport. I really like the Demco setup you were looking at because Demco offers a few kits that include just about everything that you need, plus they have very nice tow bars that will last you a long time which you can use on future vehicles you choose to flat tow.
For a base plate kit use part # DM9518218 and the the Demco tow bar I recommend is the Dominator # DM9511008 because it has a 7,500 lb weight capacity... view full answer...
Blue Ox does make incredibly nice flat towing setups. Their base plates are high quality and their tow bars like the Avail part # BX7420 are basically the nicest ones around. I would highly recommend going that route.
For a base plate kit you will need the part # BX1134 which is a custom fit for your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited HardRock Rubicon edition. The tabs of this kit can also be removed when not in use which is nice.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible... view full answer...
For replacement Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cables that come with the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576 we have part # RM-655-64 for just 64" cables or part # RM-655 which comes with the 64" cables and the anchors should you need them.
For a Base Plate Kit that is compatible with both your 2015 Ford F-150 and your Sterling Tow Bar you will want to use the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4.
Since the Sterling Tow Bar already comes with the wiring adapter from your... view full answer...
Flat towing your vehicle legally and safely requires a number of components as described in the linked help article. These include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, a wiring extension, high-low adapter and also base plates and a braking system for the towed vehicle.
Let's start with base plates. These bolt onto the truck frame and accept the tow bar. I recommend the Blue Ox # BX2618 because it has removable arms for a clean appearance. For a tow bar use the Blue Ox... view full answer...
The Mopar flat-tow wiring kit 68321424AB which was installed on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee requires a 10-amp fuse. You will be able to source this from your local hardware store.
The Demco SBS Reinstall Kit # SM99226 will contain all the parts needed to install the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 from your 2010 Ford Escape onto your 2015 Jeep Cherokee. view full answer...
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