Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1991 Ford F-150

Question:

Hello I have a 1991 2wd f150 that I have restored. I want to flat tow it but all I can find is the road master fixed arms that extend out and are none removable. I really do not want to install something I cannot remove as this will only be towed a handful of time per year. Is there anything else?

asked by: Troy M

Expert Reply:

Since the only confirmed base plate kit that we offer for your 1991 Ford F-150 is the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit # 414-1 has fixed arms, there really isn't anything else that can safely be used to flat tow your F-150.

Keep in mind that you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter.

The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 will work great for towing your F-150 and are rated for 6,000 lbs.

If you are trying to avoid permanently installing flat towing products on your F-150 then you will want to use magnetic towing lights like the Hopkins # C6304.

For a supplemental braking system that can easily be removed (and transferred to other vehicles) you will want to use the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. This is a proportional system that presses the brake pedal on your F-150 at the same time and with the same intensity as the brake pedal in your motorhome is pressed.

To ensure that your flat towing setup is level you will want to check out the attached article about high-low adapters and then filter through our linked selection of adapter is you end up needing one.