Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2023 Ford Maverick

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I have the eTrailer tow bar e74ZR on my motorhome, but getting a new toad 2023 For Maverick Hybrid that I will be putting a Roadmaster RM97RR baseplate on. Is your e74ZR compatible with your Roadmaster RM97RR? Also, what do you recommend for both a permanent and portable braking system for the Maverick? Thanks

asked by: John P

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Yes, it is. The etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e74ZR is compatible with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM97RR. This base plate kit is custom fit and will work great with your 2023 Maverick.

The best permanently installed braking system and what I highly recommend is the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor item # DM86VR for hydraulic brakes. If your motorhome has air brakes you will need the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System item # DM26VR. The Demco units are the easiest to use as they are permanently mounted to the towed vehicle. Both these systems also included a braking monitor you will be able to see in your motorhome to tell when the brakes are being activated and ensure the system is operating correctly.

The best portable braking system we offer is the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR. It is the easiest system to set up and use. It is a proportional braking system that applies your Mavericks brakes in response to how much your motorhome is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

I have linked a couple of installation videos below for both of these systems.

If you go with a portable system you will need the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps item # RM-9332. It looks like your battery doesn't have to be disconnected but the 12 volt outlet loses power when your ignition is not on. This outlet kit will run directly to your battery to provide constant power.

Either way you will need to add the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25. This charge line kit will keep your braking system and lights from draining your Maverick's battery while you are headed to your destination.

It sounds like you're not new to flat towing a vehicle so if you already have the 7-wire to 6-wire cable that comes with the Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 all you will need is item # RM-152 and item # RM-910030-7.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

First of all you will need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit 524470-5 #RM97RR for your 2024 Ford Maverick. The item #RM39FR you found is Roadmaster part number 524465-5 which fits certain Ford Escapes. Do understand the baseplate above…

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Answer 2

For a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid we have the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BLU88XR as a confirmed fit and can work directly with the Curt Rambler tow bar part #C26FR that you have already. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have…

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Answer 3

You have a good eye Richard, as there is not a difference between the etrailer and Demco base plates that fit your 2024 Ford Maverick: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e64FV - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV Both will fit your '24…

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Answer 4

Although it's not said, to install the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV there may be some trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia required depending on the model of this vehicle. To complete your flat towing setup, you're…

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Answer 5

Yes, the parts I recommended in the Q&A you're referencing would still be a great choice for your 2023 Ford Maverick. I've relisted those options below with one other side note on the braking system incase you have a diesel pusher…

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Answer 6

The instructions for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV are being added to page but I'll also send them to you separately. In the instructions they only show that the air dam needs a chunk cut out and that the shutters would remain. The…

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Answer 7

Okay Bob, so I did a bit of digging around and apparently this is a known issue that Blue Ox is aware of. The 41" distance between the mounting points is too wide and non-standard which is why your tow bars are being stretched too far.…

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Answer 8

While we do not have a installation video for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV, we do have a video for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR which is very similar. I have linked the installation video near the bottom of the…

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Answer 9

I checked with Roadmaster to confirm but yes, you can use the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item #RM-156-25 on your Hybrid 2023 Ford Maverick. Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Maverick are listed below. Please…

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Answer 10

In regards to the base plate kit options for a 2022 Ford Maverick, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part #BLU88XR requires the least amount of modifications as there is no cross tube like on the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM97RR. That…

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Answer 11

The Blue Ox has a life expectancy of 8-10 years, Blue Ox does recommend replacing it at this point. There are a few big differences between the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K #RM-676 and the Blue…

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Answer 12

Congrats on the new car. I can definitely help set you up with everything you need. Lets start with the base plate and work our way from there. For the 2023 Maverick I recommend using the Roadmaster direct connect #RM97RR. Roadmaster make a great…

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