Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford F-250 Behind Motorhome

Question:

What parts would I need to flat tow my 2018 Ford F-250 behind a motorhome?

asked by: reno

Expert Reply:

The first thing you need to flat to your 2018 Ford F-250 is a base plate kit confirmed to fit your vehicle. For that the Blue Ox kit part # BX2675 is a confirmed fit and would work great. You'd need a Blue Ox tow bar to go with this to provide the attachment from the vehicle to the tow vehicle. For that the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380 is a great option that will work well and comes with needed safety cables too.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.