2019 Ford F-150 Flat Tow Parts Recommendation with Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar

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Hi Jon G answered couple of my questions, but I have more. 2020 Thor Challenger 37TB flat towing a 2019 F150 crew cab 4x4 5.0l My pick: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # e86YR Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2inch Hitch - 10,000 lbs Item # BX7420 Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2inch Hitches - 6inch Rise/ - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW Item # RM-048-6 Jon G list of recommended parts to complete the system: Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267 Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25 Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System - # RM-8700 Stop Light Switch Kit - # RM89ZR Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400 Questions: 1. Watching the videos for different products for the braking system, I think I prefer Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO. if I pick this, do I still need to purchase the brake relay kit # RM-88400? 2. Do i still need to get the Stop Light Switch Kit - # RM89ZR? 3. I assume I still need to get both the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267 and Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25 to complete the system. Is that correct? 4. Is there any other items I miss? safety cables, locks, pins, etc.? Thank you

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I'm happy to help you get your 2019 Ford F-150 ready to flat tow! The Stay-IN-Play DUO braking system is another excellent choice and by going that route you won't need the Stop Light Switch Kit # RM89ZR but you will still need the Relay Kit # RM-88400 to keep the brake light signal on your F-150 from overriding the turn signal from the RV when you're applying the brakes during a turn. With the parts listed out here is the bare minimum that you need:

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - # e86YR
Adapter Kit - # DM9523127 (for the base plate kit and tow bar to work together)
Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - # BX7420 (comes with safety cables)
Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - # RM-048-6
Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267
Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25 (you want this to keep your F-150 battery charged)
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor - # DM86VR
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400

When it comes to extras that aren't "necessary" I recommend the Blue Ox Tow Bar Cover # BX88309 to help keep your tow bar out of the elements and the Lock Kit # BX88101 to lock your tow bar to the RV and your F-150. I also recommend checking out the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector # BX8870 which helps to deflect any debris that might be kicked up behind your motorhome.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

In order to flat tow a 2019 Ford F-150 you will need a number of components (which I have attached for you below) and this does include a flat-tow wiring harness. The flat-tow wiring harness will take input from the motorhome's lighting signals…

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Answer 2

Unless the coach manufacturer has that quick disconnect valve reserved for something else you can use it to install a Roadmaster BrakeMaster breaking system such as #RM-9160 for RVs with air or air over hydraulic brakes. Otherwise you would tap into…

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Yes, the etrailer Base Plate Kit #e86YR is compatible with the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar #BX7420 but you will need the Adapter Kit #DM9523127. I recommend using the etrailer Base Plate Kit #e86YR over the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BO74FR for your 2019 Ford…

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When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 6

Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

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You have a good eye Richard, as there is not a difference between the etrailer and Demco base plates that fit your 2024 Ford Maverick: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e64FV - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV Both will fit your '24…

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Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 9

Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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