Wiring Kit for Flat Towing a 2013 and a 2014 Ford Flex

Question:

I have a 2013 Ford Flex SEL incandescent lights And a 2014 Ford Flex Limited with LED lights not sure if they are low voltage system does these use the same rm15267 kits and will the 2014 require any special items. I have a blue ox remote radio braking system does it require a brake away switch nothing is installed yet so I havent gotten into the systems i was told you sale yet battery supply kit to keep the towed unit charged. Can you please advise thanks

asked by: Richard F

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267 is a confirmed fit for both the 2013 and 2014 Ford Flex, all models. Because this kit wires your vehicle as a combined system, (separate wiring for vehicle needed) you will want to use a brake light relay, # RM-88400. When using a supplemental braking system depressing the brake pedal in your towed car every time you apply the brakes in your RV the car's brake lights illuminate. When the engine is off, as is the case when towing, you need to install a relay to ensure that the lights on your towed car always act in accordance with the signals sent by your RV via the wiring harness. Without a relay, the brake signal from your towed car will override the turn signal sent by your RV.

I suggest you add the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to prevent your battery from dying.

The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System, # BLU37TR has a built-in supercapacitor that will activate your brakes if a breakaway occurs.

If you do not already have a base plate kit and tow bar, I suggest the Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-524435-5 and the Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-676.