Products Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Ford E250 Van Behind a Motorhome
Question:
2006 Ford E250 Van Will a 446-33 bracket and a RM-676 Nighthawk tow bar be compatible for use on this vehicle?
asked by: Lou S
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster # 446-33 base plates and the # RM-676 Nighthawk tow bar are indeed compatible with your 2006 Ford E250 van.
This being said, according to the owner's manual, your van can only be flat towed if the driveshaft is disconnected or completely removed. We don't offer them, but there are driveshaft disconnect kits available for many vehicles. You should be able to find one through a Google search. Without disconnecting the driveshaft, the transmission can be damaged at speeds above 35 mph and distances greater than 50 miles.
In addition to the base plates and tow bar, you'll also need a taillight wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the installed height of the base plates has a greater than 3 inch height difference than the receiver hitch on the motorhome.
For a wiring harness, I'd recommend a diode kit like the # RM-154. For a supplemental braking system, use the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR. You'll also need a # RM-9332 12V outlet kit if you use the Patriot II braking system.
I'll link to our selection of high/low adapters as well as to some articles about flat towing that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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