Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor
Question:
I'd like to flat tow my 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor behind my motorhome. What parts will I need?
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
2021 F-150 4x4 models that have a neutral position in the transfer case are capable of being flat towed.
You'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a flat towing wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter.
For base plates, use the Demco tabless base plate, part # DM56MV. For a tow bar, I'd recommend the etrailer SD, part # e34ZR which is self centering and includes safety cables.
For a wiring harness, the # RM-152-98146-7 diode system would work great. For a supplemental braking system, use the Demco Stay In Play # SM99251 for motorhomes with hydraulic brakes or the Demco # SM99243 Air Force One for motorhomes with air brakes. You'll also need a charge line kit, part # RM-156-25 to keep the battery topped off when towing.
If the installed height of the base plates has a height difference greater than 3 inches compared to the receiver height on the motorhome, you'll also need a high/low adapter to bring it within that range. I'll link to a help article that shows how to measure for this, as well as to our selection of high/low adapters.
I'll also link to some install and demonstration videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Demco
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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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 Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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