Part Recommendations for Flat-Towing a 2019 Ford Ranger

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I need help ing the right equipment to flat tow my 2019 Ford Ranger to my motor home. I want to make sure I get everything. I’m between Blue Ox and Road Master. I am new on how to install it and how the components work. Thanks for all the help.

asked by: Tim M

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Expert Reply:

I can definitely help! The main components you need to flat-tow your 2019 Ford Ranger include a base plate, a tow bar, a tow braking system, safety cables, and vehicle tow wiring.

From the sounds of your question, it looks like you are between choosing a Blue Ox and a Roadmaster base plate/tow bar setup. I always recommend the Roadmaster setup because I favor the style of the Roadmaster quick-connect brackets over the Blue Ox ones. With a Roadmaster base plate, you do not need to purchase any additional adapters to use Roadmaster tow bars.

With that being said, I recommend the following parts:

- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524459-5
- Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar # RM-522
- Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494 with required brake light relay # RM-88400
- Blue Ox Safety Cables - 7,500 Pounds # BX88196
- Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-98146-7

The great thing about the Roadmaster base plate kit is that is simply installs into your Ranger's chassis. It comes with all required hardware for installation. As far as the Falcon tow bar, it 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. This is the tool that connects your Ranger to the motorhome. In addition, you will also receive the proportional action of the Brake Buddy Classic 3 which applies the Ranger's brakes at the same level that you apply the brakes to your RV. The required relay kit keeps your Ranger's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent by your RV. With the diode kit, this will allow you to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your Ranger's lighting system.

In addition to the explanations here, I went ahead and attached installation videos of all the parts included in this answer for you to check out. Most of them include the installation on a 2019 Ford Ranger for your convenience.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

The first thing you will want to do is check your owners manual or with your dealership to see if there are any restrictions when towing your 1993 Ford Ranger. There are a few things you will need to be able to tow your Ranger. You will need base…

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Answer 2

While you can flat tow a 2019 Ford Ranger, like you mentioned, tow hooks are for emergency towing only and do not have the necessary strength to flat tow this truck, so you will need base plates. The good news is we offer every part you need to…

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Answer 3

You do; reason is the outlet kit #RM-9332 is for braking systems that plug into a 12 volt outlet in the towed vehicle, including the Even Brake #RM-9400.

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Answer 4

Hey there Tyler; thanks for the question and we can get the 2021 Ford Ranger set up to be flat towed behind your motorhome. In regards to the tow bar, since the Ranger weighs not even 4,500 lbs you definitely don't need to spend more money to get…

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For your 2023 Ford Ranger XLT we have the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BLU77XR as a confirmed fit. The Blue Ox base plates are really easy to connect and disconnect from tow bars so they are a great choice. In addition to the base plates, you will…

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I would be happy to! The correct base plate for your 2022 Ford Ranger that works with a Roadmaster All Terrain tow bar is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item #RM-524459-5. The item #RM-524459-4 you were looking at also fits your Ranger…

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Answer 7

You'll need to use the Curt Rambler Non-Binding Tow Bar #C26FR for the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C64ER on your 2021 Ford Ranger. I've attached videos of both parts being used on a 2021 Ranger for your reference. For a complete flat towing…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 10

In order to flat-tow a 2021 Ford Ranger you'll need base plates, safety cables, tow bar, wiring harness, and supplemental braking system. I have attached my recommendations for these parts below. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part…

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Answer 11

According to the extensive procedure outlined in the owner's manual, your 2019 Ford Ranger is capable of being flat towed. In order to tow the vehicle behind your motorhome, you'll need base plates like part #RM-524459-5, a tow bar like the…

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