Base Plates Compatible with Roadmaster Eagle Tow Bar for 2012 Ford Explorer
Question:
I have Roadmaster Eagle 5000 serial no 4093 hitch. I want to mount this to my new 2012 ford explorer. Im looking for the correct base plates. What can you advise?
asked by: Randy C
Expert Reply:
The correct base plates for your Explorer will depend on how the vehicle is equipped.
The Roadmaster # 4427-1A will work for you if your Explorer does NOT have the EcoBoost motor.
If you have the EcoBoost motor, you would need to go with a Blue Ox base plate, part # BX2632 and the Blue Ox base plate to Roadmaster tow bar adapter, part # BX88151.
The website we use to confirm the towability of a given vehicle does not have any information about the 2012 Explorer model. They state that the 2011 2WD model can only be towed on a trailer, but the AWD model can be towed as-is. I would suggest you confirm the vehicles ability to be towed with Ford or with the owners manual.
To wire your Explorer for towing, I would recommend the Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit, part # 154-792-118158.
Many states and Canadian Provinces now require towed vehicles to be equipped with a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot, part # BLU37TR. The Patriot is a proportional braking system that allows the towed vehicles brakes to work in tandem with those of the tow vehicle. This leads to safer more predictable braking.
I will link you to some Flat Towing FAQ articles that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster and Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Blue Ox to Roadmaster
- Blue Ox to Demco
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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