Parts Needed Flat Tow 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

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I have a 2020 Ford Escape hybrid I would like to tow behind my Sunseeker MBS. What equipment is needed? Do I need a trickle charger? I am new to a Motor home I have had numerous trailers and have not towed a Vehicle. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Dan D

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Expert Reply:

Per Roadmaster, the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid does not require a battery charge line kit such as the # RM-156-25. We recommend against adding a charge line kit as it would possibly cause issues with a hybrid vehicle.

To safely flat tow your 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid you need five basic components, base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring for indicator lights, and supplemental braking. You will possibly require a high low adapter. I have attached a help article below that walks through the steps of how to determine this.

- Base Plates, Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM39FR
- Tow bar, Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, # RM-422
- Safety Cables, Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643
- Wiring, Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15247
- Braking, Blue Ox Patriot Braking system # BLU37TR

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

I went ahead and checked the owner's manual for your 2022 Ford Escape, and you can absolutely tow your vehicle behind your class A RV. With that being said, you're going to need: -A baseplate kit, like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect…

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Answer 2

Great question. So you can leave basically all of the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part #RM39FR installed on your 2022 Ford Escape and the adaptive cruise control will work. You'll just need to pull out the removable arms of the…

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Answer 3

We have a fit for your vehicle. I will list the main items you will need to complete your set up. Roadmaster has confirmed that these will fit on you 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug in. **Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Hey Michael, The Falcon 5250 has direct-connect attachment points that hook onto a crossbar, if you remove the crossbar adapter then you'll be able to go with a direct-connect baseplate like the #RM77ZR (models with tow hooks) or #RM76RR (models…

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Answer 10

Yes, your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Do understand that you will need to run your Equinox for 5 minutes every time you stop for gas to properly lubricate your transmission and before towing. A better…

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Answer 11

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 12

A 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 will need to have 4WD and a two-speed transfer case, which will need to be placed in neutral, in order to safely flat tow. Your owner's manual will have a list of instructions to follow to switch your transfer case…

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