Should Automatic Battery Disconnect and Battery Charge Line Kit be Used to Flat Tow a 2017 Ford Edge
Question:
After reading your resoonses from previous questions regarding battery disconnect in a 2017 Ford Edge for flat towing I assume ir us recommended to use both the Roadmaster RM-766 abd the charge line RM-156-25 together?
asked by: Ted D
Expert Reply:
Yes, to keep the battery from draining by using the Automatic Battery Disconnect # RM-766 while flat towing your 2017 Ford Edge, it is recommended to use the Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25. This is especially true if you have a supplemental braking system that requires 12V power to operate. Installation videos of each of these kits on a 2017 Edge have been linked to this page for you to reference.
If you don't already have a wiring kit installed on your Ford Edge then I highly recommend the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 because it is easy to set up after the initial installation and it provides you with a connection point specifically for the charge line kit (see attached photo).
For a complete flat towing setup you will also need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just let me know if you have a SE, SEL, Titanium, or Sport, and if you have the Active Cruise Control or not and I can make some additional recommendations for you.
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
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- Tail Light Mount
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
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