Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 Ford Ranger Tremor

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Towing 2023 ford Ranger tremor behind 2023 forest River Sunseeker model 3010ds….what components will I need… is it necessary to have braking system? Thanks in advance

asked by: Keith F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

It is necessary to have a supplemental braking system installed in your towed vehicle. It is a law in most states in the USA and providences in Canada and if you are traveling through any of them you have to have one.

I recommend the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 which is designed to work with RV's that have standard hydraulic brakes like your Sunseeker. This system is permanently installed and once set up will be easy to use. If you are planning on keeping your truck for a few years or longer then you will want a permanent system over a portable one. Once it's set up you don't have to do anything other than turn the system on.

I have listed the parts below that you will need to flat tow your 2023 Ford Ranger Tremor along with any installation videos we may have:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643

Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-524459-5

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Brake-Lite Relay Kit - Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-88400

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

When flat towing a vehicle with a tow bar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain #RM-576 that you referenced, you will want to make sure the steering wheel on your vehicle is unlocked. Unlocking the steering wheel/front wheels will allow the towed…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM-524459-5 is a great option for a 2020 Ford Ranger (All Models) and what I recommend using. If you don't already have a tow bar, it will pair perfectly with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All…

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Answer 3

The only connection points we offer for flat towing a 2019 Ranger would involve installing base plate assemblies that install where the tow/tie down hooks currently sit. Some Jeep Wrangler models will have a D-ring type setup on the front bumper that…

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Answer 4

Personally I prefer the direct connect base plate kits like the part #RM-524459-5 as they are easier to connect/disconnect, are simpler overall like you said, and require keeping track of fewer things (the crossbar). While the crossbar does add…

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Answer 5

The Brake Buddy #HM39524 "Select 3" instructions (available at their website) say to not use the 12-volt accessory outlet (the old cigarette lighter outlet) but to rather use the included wiring harness (with included in-line 15 amp fuse)…

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Answer 6

I have a video of a 2019 Ford Ranger getting the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit #RM-524459-4, which is the same process as the one your referenced, #RM-524459-5. The difference between the 2 is how the tow bar mounts, and the removable…

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Answer 7

The correct way to wire up the breaker that comes with the Roadmaster charge line kit part #RM-156-25 is to have the copper post ran to the positive post of the battery that is charging the other vehicle and the silver side to the battery that is…

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Answer 8

Yes, you will need to trim the bumper and underbody panel in order to install the Roadmaster base plate #RM-524459-5 on your 2023 Ford Ranger. You are mainly trimming the bottom of the tow hook opening. It should be a fairly minor amount of cutting.…

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Answer 9

We have everything you need to flat tow your 2022 Ford Ranger 4x4. The first thing you need is a base plate kit like you mentioned with the Roadmaster part #RM-524459-5 which is the easiest to connect and disconnect from. In addition to the base…

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Answer 10

To flat tow your 2023 Ford Ranger you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item #RM-520 and item #RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item #RM-524459-5…

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Answer 11

Yes, for the 2022 Ford Ranger you should install the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit, #RM-88400 along with the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, #RM-15267; the installation instructions are linked below. Having a Ford vehicle…

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Answer 12

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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