Cost Effective Parts To Flat-Tow a 2018 Ford F-150
Question:
I have a Newmar Baystar 33foot RV powered by Ford V10 Triton. i want to tow my 2018 F-150 which weighs in 4600 lbs. Please recommend the least expensive package for tow bar, base plates, and braking system. Thanks
asked by: Andrew L
Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2018 Ford F-150 you'll need base plates, tow bar, safety cables, a supplemental braking system, and flat-tow wiring harness. I will attach some cost effective options for each of these components below.
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-524431-4
Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar part # RM-501
RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643
Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System part # TR118821
Roadmaster BrakeMaster System part # RM-9160
Roadmaster BrakeMaster Custom Fit Seat Adapter part # RM-88316
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- 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 BrakeMaster Custom Fit Seat Adapter
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Seat Adapter
- 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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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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