Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford Edge Titanium Behind 2014 Thor Chateau Motorhome  

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The items required for safe and legal flat towing are outlined in the linked overview article on towing a vehicle behind a motorhome. You will also want to check that the hitch and the MH's frame both are rated adequately for the total weight of your trailer (and the Edge too, of course).

Starting with base plates, you can use the Roadmaster kit # RM-524448-4. These fit the Edge without 2.0 EcoBoost. For a car-mount tow bar you can use their StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501.
For safety cables you can use the coiled type that won't drag on the ground, part # RM-643.

You can use the Roadmaster InvisiBrake kit # RM-8700 along with Stop Light Switch kit # RM-751475 for your toad braking system.

Options for wiring/lighting kits are shown on the linked page. These include simple plug-in magnetic light kits like # TL21RK (which also requires Battery Quick Disconnect # RM-766) and a diode-equipped harness # HM56011 (also needs the RM-766).

The connected tow bar should be level (no more than 3-inches high or low at either end) so you may need an adjustable ball mount on the MH. I linked our 2-inch ball mount page for you and a helpful article.

expert reply by: Adam R

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