Roadmaster Base Plates and Flat Towing Equipment for 2013 Ford F150
Question:
Will the Roadmaster 4431-3 base plate fit the 2013 Ford F150 FX4 w/ the EcoBoost engine?
asked by: Lisa D
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster # RM-524431-5 base plate kit you referred to is indeed a fit for the 2013 Ford F150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine.
To complete your flat towing system, you'll need a tow bar, safety cables, wiring so that the towed vehicle's taillights operate in tandem with those of the RV and a supplemental braking system.
For a tow bar, I'd recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520, assuming that the as-towed weight of your truck is under 6000 lbs. For safety cables, use part # RM-643. To wire the vehicle, I'd recommend the Hopkins # HM56000 wiring harness. This is a plug-and-play system that doesn't require any cutting or splicing into the existing vehicle wiring. For a simple to use braking system use the Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251. You also need a relay, part # RM-88400.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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