Does Flat Towing a 2018 Ford F-150 Require a Charge Line From Motorhome
Question:
I read all you have to say on flat towing a F150. In the tow mode and the key tuned back as far as it will go in natural , will I need a charge line from the MH to the battery in the truck ? Or will all the systems be off ? Thank
asked by: Tim S
Expert Reply:
While it is not absolutely required to use the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 when flat towing your 2018 Ford F-150, if you plan on towing for extended periods of time, it is a good idea in order to keep your battery from draining. If your motor home does not have a charge line you will also need the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes # RM-156-75.
The other recommended parts to flat tow your 2018 Ford F-150 are:
- Base Plate Kit: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM56MV
- Tow Bar: Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511013
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400
- Supplemental Braking System: SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
OR
- If your motor home has air brakes: SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
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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 Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
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- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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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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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Demco
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