Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Ford F-150 With Diesel Pusher
Question:
Need to tow my F150 behind my RV, diesel pusher. I am thinking about the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 8K - RM-677 What Blue Ox base plate do I need and what wiring kit do you recommend.
asked by: Paul R
Expert Reply:
To flat tow you need a tow bar, safety cables, base plate kit, braking system, wiring harness as well as a few other smaller miscellaneous items. The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates, # RM-677 (safety cables included) is a great tow bar. To use this for towing your 2021 Ford F-150 you will want the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BLU33FR. These base plates bolt directly to your chassis, so no welding is required.
For lighting I suggest the Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights, # RO44FR. Use this to splice into your taillight wiring allowing your diesel pusher's indicator lights to control the taillight assemblies of the F-150.
For supplemental braking, since your motorhome has air brakes, I recommend the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink, # DM26VR. The Demco Air Force One Braking System without the Coachlink system is, # SM99243. I prefer the system with Coachlink feature.
You will also want the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit, # RM-156-25 for your F-150 and if your motorhome does not yet have the needed hot lead at back motorhome, use the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes, # RM-156-75.
You may or may not need a high/low adapter. The tow bar, once installed between the motorhome and F-150 needs to be +/- 3 inches of level otherwise you risk added wear to tires and suspension. I attached a link on information of this and the product page of what adapters we have available. Please be sure to review your vehicle specific owners manual about for recreational towing on your specific trim level of F-150 to ensure the arrangement is per manufacturers requirements for safety.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - 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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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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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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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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