Flat Towing a 2021 Ford Ranger With Adaptive Cruise Control
Question:
Will the Blue Ox removable arms work in theRoadmaster base plates. I already have a Blue Ox Avail towbar that I wish to use on this new Ranger truck.
asked by: Clyde H
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for a 2021 Ford Ranger is part number BX2689 and this is listed on the etrailer site under, # BLU77XR. It is a confirmed fit for all models/trim levels of the 2021 Ford Ranger and includes models with ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control.
To flat-tow a 2021 Ford Ranger you need at minimum, base plates, safety cables, tow bar, a wiring solution for indicator lights, and supplemental braking that is required by law.
My preferred listing of these items for a 2021 Ford Ranger are:
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-524459-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All TerrainTow Bar, # RM-676 (Safety Cables Included)
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles, # RM-88400
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System, # DM86VR
Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Blue Ox to Roadmaster
- Blue Ox
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - 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 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- 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 Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Replacement Base Pins with Chains and Clips for Roadmaster Tow Bars - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Pins and Clips
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Clyde H.
10/29/2021
Will the Blue Ox removable arms work in theRoadmaster base plates. I already have a Blue Ox Avail towbar that I wish to use on this new Ranger truck.