Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Ford F-150 Behind Motorhome
Question:
what items do we need to tow our F-150 behind our motorhome?
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Expert Reply:
Safe and legal flat towing of a vehicle behind a motorhome requires several components. The linked article that describes each of these is a great place for you to start. I also linked articles on high/low hitch adapters and braking systems in case you care to get into more detail on those items.
I suggest the Blue Ox base plate kit # BO74FR along with their Alpha tow bar # BX7380, which includes the required safety cables. For a lighting kit you can use a diode kit like # RM-154 for a permanent installation or an easy-to-use magnetic light set like # RM-2120.
For a braking system, the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR is hard to beat. It offers easy installation, wireless operation and it is fully portable and transferrable between vehicles.
You may also need a hitch adapter to keep your tow bar level; refer to the linked article for how to choose the right one.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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