Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2010 Ford Ranger

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I need assistance with towing my 2010 Ranger behind 2013 Coachman Encounter.

asked by: Phillip H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I would be happy to help you. In order to flat tow your 2010 Ford Ranger behind your 2013 Coachman Encounter you are going to need a high low adapter, tow bar and safety cables, base plate kit, wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. The braking system is required by law in most states and Canada no matter how big your motorhome is.

Tow Bar - The most popular compatible tow bar is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 item # RM-520. For safety cables you can use item # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 477-1 unless you Ranger is a XL or XLT and then you would need item # 477-5.

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-152-98146-7. This diode kit allows you to use your Ranger's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. This kit will come with a 6-way socket for your Ranger as well as an adapter cable to go from the vehicle to the motorhome.

Supplemental Braking System - Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System item # RM-8700. This system offers automatic, real-time braking in your Ranger. The actuator box installs permanently so that you never have to remove, adjust or reactivate. The system connects to your RV and engages the car's brakes when the RV brake lights illuminate.

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

On the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 you will adjust the braking pressure between the 5 psi minimum and the 80 psi maximum based on the behavior of your specific Wrangler XL as well as personal preference. The factory…

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Answer 2

The braking pressure that the Invisi-Brake System #RM-8700 that you referenced comes from the factory set at is the most universal setting that works for most applications, 60 psi. You will want to test your setup using the preset setting and compare…

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Answer 3

I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and when I described your situation to him he said that as long as the Invisi-Brake was installed correctly you would just need to turn up the pressure slightly to get it to want to function more consistently.

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Answer 4

That's a good question, and the reason the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 is not a very good option if you will be flat towing in mountainous or hilly areas is because it applies the same amount of braking force no…

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Answer 5

Thank you for your purchase from etrailer of the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. I'm not quite sure what you mean by vacuum gizmos, but for your 2019 Ford Ranger, according to Roadmaster, the 452154-00 is needed, as…

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Answer 6

While we haven't had the chance to install the Roadmaster InvisiBrake System on your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee yet we have installed it on the very similar 2008 Jeep Liberty. I attached an install video for this for you to check out that you can…

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Answer 7

Red lights flashing with the Roadmaster Brake Monitor part #RM-9530 with an audible alert indicates a breakaway is in progress. The yellow wire of this kit attaches to the breakaway kit wiring installed on the tow vehicle. When voltage is applied on…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar…

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Answer 12

There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR has…

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