Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Ford F-150 with Blue Ox Tow Bar
Question:
Hi, I want to flat tow a 2023 F150 Limited Hybrid behind a 2017 Entegra Cornerstone. I have a 10K Blue Ox tow bar but nothing else. Can you advise what items I will need to complete the tow connection. Base Plate #, Electrical Connections, Break Away, Light Connections for the F150 etc? I know I also need a brake controller and have been leaning towards the RVI3 system but would take recommendations as well. Thank you in advance
asked by: Sonny
Expert Reply:
Since you have a 10k Blue Ox tow bar like the # BX7420 you would need a Blue Ox base plate kit with the part # BLU33FR which is confirmed as a fit for your 2023 Ford F-150.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. This has a breakaway system built into it.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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