Flat Towing A 2018 Ford F-250 With Adaptive Cruise Control

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Will this work with Adaptive Cruise on my truck? Thanks!

asked by: Don S

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Expert Reply:

I confirmed with Roadmaster, and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524452-5 will indeed fit your 2018 Ford F-250 with adaptive cruise control. Then you can add a tow bar such as Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520, a light wiring kit Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15247, and a supplemental braking system Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR. You will also need Safety Cables BX88197. I attached demonstration videos for you.

I do recommend checking your owner's manual to verify that you are following any steps or precautions that Ford recommends for you vehicle.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Hi Scott, To get the motorhome's traffic signals through to your F-150's tail lights you'll also need some diodes and 4-pole wiring #RM-152 to go along with the #RM-910030-7, #RM-910030-5, and #RM-156-25. I do see that you ordered the…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System #RM-9400 and Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System #HM39524 are really good choices for easy-to-use portable braking systems, and have only one difference that I would…

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Answer 3

All terrain tow bars essentially are ones with telescoping arms and the ability to twist between the shank and the arms which basically allows the tow bar to more easily connect to a set of base plates. Otherwise you have to have the tow vehicle and…

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Answer 4

The Blue Ox has a life expectancy of 8-10 years, Blue Ox does recommend replacing it at this point. There are a few big differences between the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K #RM-676 and the Blue…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, #BLU56FR is confirmed to fit the 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty. These custom-fit base plates provide attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing your F-350. If your motorhome has a 2-1/2" receiver, then I…

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Answer 6

That is good that you already have the base plates and tow-bar for your 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, and the needed supplemental braking. That just leaves a few items such as the the wiring kit, I suggest the Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle…

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Answer 7

Yes, a 2018 Ford F-250 can be flat-towed with all four wheels down behind a motorhome. However, if you have a 2WD model then there is a required drive shaft coupling (disconnect) which we do not offer. There are also certain procedures that will need…

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Answer 8

To trickle charge the battery on your vehicle you will need to use a #37185 to convert the 4-way on your tow vehicle to a 7-way. You will need to route the purple wire of this 7-way to the positive side of your battery on your tow vehicle through a…

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Answer 9

You can put a maintenance charge on your trailer battery with the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way. The 1:00 position of your 7-way carries this circuit. You would just need to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot),…

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Answer 10

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 11

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 12

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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