What Parts do I Need to Flat-Tow My 2018 Ford F-150 on My Motorhome?
Question:
I Have a 2015 Winssport 27k on a ford F53 chassis. Can I pull my 2018 f150 and if so what do i need to buy?
asked by: Michael C
Expert Reply:
Yes! You can flat-tow your 2018 Ford F-150 on your 2015 Winssport 27k motorhome. As far as the parts you need, you need a base plate, a tow bar, a tow braking system, and vehicle tow wiring. For those parts, I recommend the following:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BO74FR
- Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch # BX7420 (comes with safety cables)
- Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494
- Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord # RM-152-1676-7
The great thing about the Blue Ox Base Plate kit is that is simply installs into your F-150's chassis. It comes with all required hardware. As far as the Avail tow bar, the swivel mount allows for you to easily release your vehicle even in uneven ground and simply slides into the RV's hitch receiver without the need of a ball mount. In addition, the Brake Buddy 3 includes an internal inertia sensor that detects deceleration of your motorhome and signals the system to apply your F-150's brakes. With the diode kit, this will allow you to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your F-150's lighting system.
As with all flat-towing applications, I recommend consulting with your vehicles' owner's manuals to make sure you are abiding by all of the guidelines.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 30 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- 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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