Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2019 Ford F-150
Question:
Good morning, Im new to flat towing. Initially, i thought all i needed was a tow bar, but I now realize much more is needed. Im will be flat towing an f150. What all do I need? Interested in the towbar RM-576
asked by: Eddy S
Expert Reply:
To flat tow a 2019 Ford F-150 you'll need the following components:
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576. The Sterling is a great option and comes with a umbilical cable, 6-pole socket, and safety cables so that you won't have to purchase them separately.
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5. This baseplate has removable arms to keep a factory look when not towing.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152. This diode kit will wire to the 6-pole socket from your tow bar to transfer your motorhome's traffic signals to the tail lights of your F-150.
Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic brakes then you'll want the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. If it has air brakes then you'll want the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 instead.
To prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn you'll also want to pick up the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400. The brake light switch wire for your F-150 is purple/white.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
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- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - 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 Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - 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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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
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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