Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Ford Explorer
Question:
I am looking for everything I need to flat tow a 2014 Ford Explorer. I believe I have everything in my cart but want to verify.
asked by: William
Expert Reply:
A complete flat towing setup consists of base plates and a compatible tow bar, tow bar wiring, safety cables, supplemental braking and possibly a high/low adapter. I've listed the parts that I recommend for your 2014 Ford Explorer as I don't have a way to verify what's in your cart.
Base Plates- Blue Ox # BX2632
Tow Bar- Blue Ox Alpha 2 # BX7380 (compatible with the above mentioned base plates and comes with safety cables included)
Tow Bar Wiring- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking- Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
High/Low Adapter- Check attached article on how to measure to determine if this is needed
I've also linked some installation and review videos of these parts for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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