Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2018 Ford Focus
Question:
What base plate kit for my 2018 Focus?
asked by: Jill
Expert Reply:
I recommend going with the etrailer base plate kit and tow bar system for your 2018 Ford Focus. For the base plate kit you need part # e98960 and then for the tow bar you need the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR which also comes with safety cables. I really like this combo because the base plate kit has the removable tabs for a great look when you aren't towing, and the tow bar has adjustability in the head to essentially eliminate the need for a high-low adapter.
To complete your flat towing setup I also recommend going with the Demco Combo Kit # DM9523057 which comes with your wiring, locks, and tow bar cover, and then the Brake Buddy Select 3 # HM39524 for a braking system. The combo kits are a nice way to add some extra parts to your system that you normally wouldn't think about (locks and the cover) and then the Select 3 is a portable system so you won't have as intense of an install as you would with a fixed system, plus it can be moved easier from one vehicle to the next if need be.
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Demco Tow Bar Accessory Kit with Diodes - 6-Way Cable w/ 7-Way Adapter - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 5 Round
- 5 Round
- 6 Round
- 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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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- etrailer
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