Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2021 Ford Ranger
Question:
What tow bar and base plates would be sufficient for flat towing a 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab?
asked by: Clarke
Expert Reply:
To get your 2021 Ford Ranger setup for flat towing I recommend the following parts:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU77XR
- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-677 (with safety cables)
- Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2
- Brake Kit # DM26VR (motorhome air brakes) OR # DM86VR (motorhome hydraulic brakes)
- High-Low Adapter (see attached helpful article - bracket height is 17" for Blue Ox base plate kit)
The Blue Ox base plate kit has removeable tabs for a clean look when you aren't towing, and then the tow bar comes with safety cables and part of a wiring kit. The accessory kit gives you the rest of the wiring as well as locks and a storage cover for the tow bar.
When it comes to the brake kits I like these options because they install permanently but out of the way, and they are easy to get connected when you need to flat tow.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Sterling All Terrain
- Nighthawk All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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