Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Ford F-150 Behind Class A Motorhome
Question:
can you give me a list of items I would need to tow my 2015 F150 behind our Class A motorhome?
asked by: S
Expert Reply:
To safely and legally flat tow your F-150 behind your Class A motorhome you will require a few items. The linked article will cover each of these in detail for you but the basic items needed are a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of one kind or another, base plates, a braking system and a high/low hitch adapter to keep the connected tow bar level. I also included articles that specifically address the types of braking systems we offer and the way to select the correct high/low adapter.
Let's start with base plates for the F-150. I suggest Blue Ox base plate kit # BO74FR. These feature removable draw bars; installation will require some drilling and minor mods to the truck fascia.
The mating tow bar I recommend is the Avail # BX7420. This tow bar can easily handle the truck's weight and it comes with safety cables, so you don't have to but those separately.
For a lighting/wiring kit you can use either a diode kit like # RM-154 that installs permanently or you can opt for the easy method, magnetic lights like # RM-2120, that are simple to install and remove and that do not require messing with the truck's internal wiring.
For a braking system the Blue Ox Patriot can't be beat: this supplementary braking system is portable, easy to install and features wireless operation for less hassle. Order part # BLU37TR (and if you choose the diode wiring kit, also relay kit # RM-88400). For magnetic lights the relay is not needed.
High/low hitch adapters are shown on the linked page. The article will help you choose the right one to keep the tow bar level.
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 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole 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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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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