Demco Wireless Coachlink Range and Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2023 Ford Maverick

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Stay-N-Play Duo with Coachlink - Any complaints of Coachlink Signal ? I have a 2023 Ford Maverick and I have begun picking parts for the towing behind our motorhome. From the dash top to the engine by of the Maverick, I am estimating 45 feet of signal transmission distance. I know a common complaint with some wireless signal accessories, such as the Coachlink, is the loss of transmission between the signal device and the receiver. Do you have any experience braking signal loss, or any frequency of customer complaints of such? Ive tried sifting through the comments and ratings but no luck so far.

asked by: Richard

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The Demco SBS Wireless Coachlink # SM99945 which comes with the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR has a range of roughly 1/2 a mile without obstructions. While having the walls in your camper does restrict the range we have never encountered any issues even when connecting on motorhomes well over 40' long.

For your 2023 Ford Maverick I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate # RM97RR with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676. You will need to measure the height of the receiver on your RV motorhome to determine if you will need a high-low adapter to keep the bars within 3" of level. The baseplate will have a height of 15" on 225/60R18 tires. We have adapters like the 4" # RM-048-4 if your receiver is more than 3" or less than 7" from level to the baseplate.

The Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2 contains the wiring, lube, cover, storage bag and locks for the connections. I also recommend installing the Charge Line # RM-156-25 to ensure your battery stays charged when towing.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, you will have to drill holes in your lower fascia to attach the plug mount that is included with the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV. This is a main reason I prefer to use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate #RM97RR as they include…

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Answer 2

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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I'd be more than happy to help you get your 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid ready to tow, Bruce! Here are the parts I recommend using: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR - Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights #RM-676 - Light Kit…

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I recommend using the Roadmaster wiring for your 2024 Ford Maverick because I've found it to be the most reliable on the market. The correct kit depends on if your Maverick has LED lights or not: - LED Lights #RM38FR - Non-LED Lights #RM-15267…

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Answer 5

I really like the Roadmaster flat towing products (with the exception of their brake systems) so I'm glad you asked about them for your 2024 Ford Maverick! Here are the parts I recommend using for flat towing your vehicle: - Roadmaster…

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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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Different vehicles "react" different ways when being flat towed and according to my research your 2023 Ford Maverick will naturally drain the battery during flat towing so you need install the Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25 to get some…

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Yes, the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor, #DM86VR is designed to fit any typical auto that is able to be flat towed. I definitely suggest you go with the version that has the Coachlink feature,…

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There aren't as many custom fit flat towing wiring harnesses for vehicles like there is for trailer wiring so what that means is that for your 2023 Ford Maverick there are only kits that require wiring like the Roadmaster diode kit part…

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Answer 10

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, #RM97RR is the Roadmaster part number of 524470-5. From conversation with our contact at Roadmaster, the (524470-5) will fit all models of the Ford Maverick with 2.5 hybrid motor, no interference with…

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While there isn't a all encompassing kit available for your 2022 Ford Maverick, we do carry all the parts you'd need and I'd be happy to get them for you. First you're going to need a base plate #RM97RR, to be able to connect your…

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Answer 12

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM37VR will reuse the manufacturer hardware on your 2021 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD with neutral Transfer case. It does not require you to cut or grind on the frame like the Demco and etrailer options. This…

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