Parts Needed For Flat Towing A 2023 Ford Escape PHEV

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I am thinking about flat towing a 2023 Ford Escape PHEV. Can you sent me a list of parts so I can get an idea of cost? Also is there anything important I should know? thank you for your help I love etrailer

asked by: Andrei

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Expert Reply:

We can definitely help set you up to flat tow your 2023 Ford Escape PHEV. I will start with a list of parts, then I will include some important side notes.

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77GR
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400
Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000
Demco Tow Bar Cover # DM9523042
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98882

Important notes:

The RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn. A Charge Line Kit is also required to prevent the vehicles battery from draining.

Installation of the Diode Kit will require removal of the tail light assemblies.

If installing a supplemental braking system, once the vehicle is in Tow Mode, you MUST wait approximately ten minutes for the vehicle to enter Sleep Mode. If you do not wait for it to enter Sleep Mode, the vehicle will overbrake, causing severe, non-warranty damage to the vehicle's brakes and/or tires. Please refer to your owner's manual and make sure you thoroughly read and understand all of the information regarding flat towing.

You may need a drop hitch like part # BLU28XR to compensate for any height differences between the base plate and the hitch on your motorhome.

I have linked a few relevant install videos below if you want to take a closer look.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

I went ahead and checked the owner's manual for your 2022 Ford Escape, and you can absolutely tow your vehicle behind your class A RV. With that being said, you're going to need: -A baseplate kit, like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM39FR you're looking at from your 2022 Escape, will not fit your 2023 Ford Escape. At this time there is no base plates that are going to work with your 2023 Ford Escape. According to the owner's…

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Answer 3

To flat tow your 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. For this I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster…

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Answer 4

You'll need to look in your owner's manual under the "Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle" section. On the online manual I found this to be page 321. This will list out very specific instructions for you to complete to get your 2021…

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Answer 5

I do have base plate kit options for a 2022 Ford Bronco but none of which are designed for use with an aftermarket bumper. There are currently only options for models with the factory plastic bumper or models with the Ford Performance Heavy Duty…

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Answer 6

The correct base plate kit for a 2022 Ford Escape PHEV is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM39FR. This will then pair great with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part #RM-676 which can indeed be stowed to…

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Answer 7

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 8

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 9

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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Answer 10

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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Answer 11

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 12

There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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