Recommended Braking System and Flat-Tow Parts for a 2021 Ford F-150
Question:
I have a 2021 F150. I want to flat tow it behind my motorhome. I have come up with this list. except the brake system undecided am I missing anything ? Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2 Hitch - 10,000 lbs Item # BX7420 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BLU33FR Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit Item # RM-15267 Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles Item # RM-156-25
asked by: Leighton L
Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2021 Ford F-150 you will legally need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, lighting, and a supplemental braking system. That said, there are a few other things you could use to make the experience easier although they may not be required. I have attached some recommendations below. The Blue-Ox Avail, Roadmaster Diode, and Roadmaster Battery Charge Line are all great options we use and recommend frequently.
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BLU33FR
Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar part # BX7420
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-156-25
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR
The Blue Ox Patriot is the best portable system on the market. It's very easy to setup, works great every time, and doesn't require modifications for install. If you ever switch vehicles it can be taken with you easily.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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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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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- 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
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- 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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