Parts Needed To Flat Tow A 2023 Ford Expedition
Question:
Can you please guide me on what hitch I need to flat tow a 2023 Ford Expedition behind a Class A Diesel Motorhome? My Ford is compatible for neutral flat tow and has the 2 front hooks, but I’m having trouble figuring out what I need to buy.
asked by: Brian H
Expert Reply:
I can definitely help set you up with everything you need to flat tow your 2023 Ford Expedition. Take a look at the list of parts below. I will start with the base plate and go from there.
Base Plate - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e86YR
Tow Bar - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR
Towed Vehicle Wiring - Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267
Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25
Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot RF # BLU37TR
Brake-Lite Relay # RM-88400
Drop Hitch - # BLU28XR (this may or may not be needed, depending on height differences between the base plate and the hitch on your motorhome)
That will cover everything you need. The base plate will require cutting of the bumper fascia, and drilling into the frame. The tow hooks are not rated for flat towing and will be permanently removed from the vehicle. Generally this is something folks would take to an installer and have done professionally. I have linked several of our install/review videos below which highlight the parts I recommended.
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
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- etrailer
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etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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