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Components Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Explorer  

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I am purchasing a 2017 Ford Explorer. What is the recommended Base plate. I do not have adaptive cruise control.

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For the 2017 Ford Explorer (not the Sport edition and without Adaptive Cruise Control) I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate kit # RM-524445-5.

Base plates are just one of the components needed for safe and legal flat towing. The linked article covers each of these components which also include a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting/wiring kit, a supplementary braking system and a high/low hitch adapter. An article on these adapters is linked too.

I suggest the Roadmaster Falcon 2 motorhome-mount tow bar # RM-520. For safety cables use the coiled type # RM-643. For a no-splicing lighting option use magnetic light kit # PE26UR. For a braking system we really like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR which is wireless and portable. With this you'll need Stop Light Switch # RM-751000 and also 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332.

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