Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2020 Ford F-150

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Hi I just bought a 2020 F150 and I am looking to see what I need to complete my parts to flat tow. I have blue ox with patriot wireless brake system. what do I need besides the flat tow brackets?

asked by: Gary L

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Expert Reply:

Congrats on the new truck! Since you already have the Blue Ox Patriot Braking System item # BLU37TR you may also need the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems item # BRK2505 and definitely the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps item # RM-9332 to power the Patriot.

The other parts you will need to flat tow your F-150 along with any installation videos we may have are listed below:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7420

Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BO74FR or item # RM-524431-5 if you already have a Roadmaster Tow Bar

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 or the RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector item # RM-910030-7 and the Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-152 if you already have the flexo-coil.

Charge Line Kit - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit item # RM-156-25

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

When we mount the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems #BRK2505 we typically use a small bolt, nut, and washer. There isn't always an obvious place to mount the switch so you may have to get creative…

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Answer 2

The Blue Ox breakaway switch BX88181 is no longer available but it was basically just a standard breakaway switch so you could use the part #420000 in place of it very easily. It functions the exact same and would wire in the exact same way as well.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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 12

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