Does the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Require the Use of a Charge Line Kit While Being Flat Towed

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What is the best way to wire a charge line for a 20 Escape Hybrid?

asked by: Angeline S

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According to my source at Roadmaster, the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid does not require a battery charge line kit like the # RM-156-25 when being flat towed by an RV, and there are no fuses that are required to be removed. Adding a charge line kit would likely cause issues with the battery system on your hybrid vehicle so we do not recommend this application.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Angeline S.

7/29/2020

But with the Patriot II Braking system will the battery draw be too much ?

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Jon G.

8/6/2020

If you will be using the Blue Ox Patriot braking system then a charge line kit would be a good idea. Just be sure that whatever portable braking system you're using is rated for a Hybrid (like how the Patriot II is).

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Dwight S.

7/26/2021

@JonG - We can concur that with our setup(Class A Gasser towing Ford Escape Hybrid using the Demco Stay-N-Play brake controller) we ran the Escape battery down twice while towing. Short term we have adopted a rest break every 2 hours and run the car for 5 minutes. Long term we are upgrading the electronics battery which is in the trunk under the spare tire and adding a charge line kit.

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