Recommended Complete Flat Tow Dinghy Tow System for 2011 Ford Escape
Question:
Base and tow bar kit for a 2011 Ford escape What all do I need?
asked by: Bill B
Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Ford Escape, you will need base plates, tow bar, wiring, safety cables, supplemental braking, and high-low adapter.
I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 4414-3 which is a custom fit for your vehicle and I suggest using Loctite # LT37420. Then I recommend using the RoadMaster Diode Kit # RM-15267 and safety cables # RM-643. This kit includes the tow bar, wiring, and safety cables. You may want to add the charge line # RM-156-25 to maintain your battery when towing.
For your vehicle braking system I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 which is an extremely reliable system that literally just requires a flip of the switch once installed to switch between driving and towing modes. This system gives you a clean look and great operation so it is a customer favorite. It also requires no adjustment after that initial install. The # RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.
Finally you will need a high-low adapter, so I've attached an article for you to take the measurements needed and have linked the page to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Loctite Threadlocker 262 - High Strength - Up to 3/4" Nuts/Bolts - 0.20-Fl-Oz Tube
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Sealant
- Nut and Bolt Sealant
- 0.2 oz
- Loctite
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- 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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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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