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• Confirmation of Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford Focus
  It looks like you've got just about everything you'll need, but I'd go a step further and add a charge line kit, part # RM-156-25. Your braking system will draw power directly from the battery, so it would make good sense to use the 12-volt supply from the motorhome's 7-way to keep the battery topped off while towing. The power for the taillights on the Focus will come directly from the motorhome while the vehicle is being towed, so the diode kit included with the # RM-9243-1 combo wiring...
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• How to Tow a 2016 Ford Focus Behind a Motorhome
  For starters, what engine and transmission do you have in your 2016 Ford Focus? If you have the 1.0L I3 engine then the vehicle must be towed on a dolly with the front two wheels off of the ground. If you have the 2.0L I4 engine then the vehicle can be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground. I will provide options for both engine options below but you need to check the owner's manual for your particular vehicle to see if there are any other flat-towing or dolly towing procedures...
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• Base Plate For 2018 Ford Focus Compatible With Roadmaster Eagle 8000 Tow Bar
  The older Roadmaster Eagle 8000 is compatible with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part # RM-524443-5 which is designed for the 2018 Ford Focus as long as it doesn't have adaptive cruise control. I have attached an installation video for your reference. You will also need wiring, supplemental braking system and possibly a high low adapter. For the wiring, I recommend Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 and Roadmaster InvisiBrake...
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• Recommended Permanently Installed Supplemental Braking System to Flat Tow a 2018 Ford Focus
  On your 2018 Ford Focus I recommend the Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251, for a supplemental braking system. Mainly because no only does it work well (as does the InvisiBrake) it's a little easier to install. Our installers prefer it to any other permanently installed system. I've linked a video of when we installed it into a 2015 Focus for you. You're also going to need a Brake-Lite Relay, part # RM-88400, to keep the lights of the Focus from overriding the lights of the RV. The InvisiBrake...
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• Compatibility of Stop Light Switch Kit on a 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback w/o Adaptive Cruise
  I can help you figure out if you need the # RM-751454 stop light switch or not for your 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback. If your Focus is an automatic then you will need the # RM-751454 stop light switch kit and you will need to disconnect the battery to tow. If your Focus is a manual, you will not need the stop light switch kit, and you will not need to disconnect your battery to tow. Some items you will need to complete your towing setup are: base plate kit like # BX2633 wiring...
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• Compatibility of Roadmaster RM-9400 Even Brake with 2014 Ford Focus
  I'm not certain which list you're speaking of, but the Roadmaster # RM-9400 Even Brake is indeed compatible with both manual and automatic transmission-equipped models of the 2014 Ford Focus, as confirmed with Roadmaster. The Even Brake is quick and easy to use, and doesn't require hours of expensive shop labor to install. It can easily be removed and installed in a new vehicle if need be. For a manual transmission vehicle, a 12-volt outlet kit # RM-9332 is required. For an automatic transmission,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 2016 Ford Focus
  In order to flat-tow a 2016 Ford Focus with all four wheels on the ground you are going to need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, supplemental braking system, wiring harness, and possible high-low adapter. Before getting started, I highly recommend taking a look in the owner's manual for any specific procedures that must be done while in tow. For a base plate kit, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit part # RM-524443-5 as long as you do not have adaptive cruise control....
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• Recommended Supplemental Braking System For A 2017 Ford Focus
  You are correct that in order to prevent battery drain while flat towing your 2017 Ford Focus, you will need to disconnect the vehicle's battery cable. However, my contact at Roadmaster recommended you disconnect the positive battery cable while towing, not the negative battery cable.This can easily be done by installing the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System part # RM-766. For a supplemental braking system compatible with...
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• Can Blue Ox Baseplates be Used on 2013 Ford Focus SE when Towing with Roadmaster Blackhawk Towbar
  With the addition of the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter, # RM-031, you can use the Blue Ox Base Plates, # BX2633, with your Roadmaster Blackhawk towbar. These base plates are specifically designed for use with your 2013 Ford Focus SE but are not compatible with the ST model or any vehicle equipped with the adaptive cruise control feature. In addition to the base plates, you may also still need safety cables, a lighting solution and in most states, a supplemental braking...
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• Flat Towing Package for 2016-2018 Ford Focus With Adaptive Cruise Control
  The parts to flat tow a 2016-2018 Ford Focus with adaptive cruise control are different than the parts needed to flat tow a 2016-2018 Ford Focus without adaptive cruise control. To flat tow a 2016-2018 Ford Focus with adaptive cruise control you'll need a base plate, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system and possibly a high low adapter to tow level. For the base plate I recommend Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2663 because of its removable bracket arms...
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• Are the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663 Compatible
  Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663 and the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar # BX7322 are compatible with each other. Please note that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663 fits the following: 2016 - 2017 Ford Focus Hatchback - S, SE, and Titanium - with or without Adaptive Cruise Control 2016 - 2017 Ford Focus Sedan - with or without Adaptive Cruise Control Keep in mind that a complete flat towing setup includes both the Base Plate Kit and the Tow Bar as well as Safety Cables, Vehicle...
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• Recommendations For Flat-Towing A 2014 Ford Focus With Manual Transmission
  I did some research and according to the owner's manual for your 2014 Ford Focus, it appears you do not have to disconnect the battery when towing if it has a manual transmission. The only reference I was able to find said to release the parking brake, and place the vehicle in neutral. It also states not to tow above 70 mph. There are 5 items you need when considering flat-towing your Focus. You need base plates, a tow bar, safety chains, wiring to provide lights for your towed vehicle,...
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• Best Complete Flat Towing System for 2016-2018 Ford Focus
  In order to flat tow your 2016-2018 Ford Focus without adaptive cruise control I recommend starting with the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524443-5. These base plates will give you a really clean look when installed and will work very well with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K # RM-676. This tow bar is really nice with the integrated LED lights wiring connector and safety cables. To finish the wiring on your...
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• Is a Stop Light Switch Required for Flat Towing a 2016 Ford Focus
  According to Roadmaster, a stop light switch like part # RM-751454 will be required in order for the vehicle's brake lights to illuminate while the using the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251 on your 2016 Ford Focus. Unfortunately, we do not have an installation video of the stop light switch at this time but all you will need to do to install the unit is mount the bracket directly behind the brake pedal and attach the power wire to the cold side of the brake...
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• Recommended Braking System For Flat Towing A 2018 Ford Focus Behind A Motorhome With Air Brakes
  For air brakes the best option is going to be the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink # DM26VR. This is a fixed system that won't require you to perform any setup after the initial installation. It's a proportional system that will apply the brakes in your Focus with the same exact intensity that you press on the motorhome brake pedal. The installation is quite a bit of work so if you aren't that handy you can also go with an easy option like the Brake...
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