Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Explorer  

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It sounds like you are asking about the parts needed in order to flat tow your 2017 Ford Explorer, and I can let you know everything required in order to do that. If you are referring to any type of procedure you will need to check you owner's manual, and you can often find this under a section called "Recreational Towing." As for the parts, here is what is needed for you to flat tow your 2017 Ford Explorer:

- Base Plate Kit: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519329
- Tow Bar: Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
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- For a motorhome with air brakes: Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243

The Demco Base Plates give your car a clean look, and the Commander tow bar is the best option because it has long arms which make it easier to maneuver when towing, along with integrated safety cables and an adjustable tilting head so a high-low adapter won't be needed. Having these features on a tow bar means you won't have to purchase them separately, saving you additional expenses.

I really like the Flexo-Coil wiring kit because it is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback, keeping your Explorer's electrical system safe. As for the braking systems, both the Stay-IN-Play DUO as well as the Air Force One are strongly recommended because they are a one-time install which will never require any type of removal or reactivation, and because they give you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. This results in much smoother braking than most systems.

I have added links to instructions, video reviews, and installs for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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