Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford F-150 4x4
Question:
What parts do I need to Flat tow a 2013 Ford F-150 4X4 in MO
asked by: Pat M
Expert Reply:
The first thing you will want to do is consult the owners manual for your 2013 Ford F-150 for specific information on flat towing it.
You will need 5 basic components to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.
For base plates on the truck I recommend the Demco kit # DM9518296. I've attached a picture that shows how they'll look once installed.
For a compatible tow bar you can use the Dominator # DM9511008 which is rated for 7,500 pounds. It also includes safety cables so you will not need to add any additional cables.
For lighting you can use # HM56000 which plugs in line with the tail light wiring. It will fit truck models with or without EcoBoost.
And finally, most states require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest systems to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system, # RM-9400. It will apply the F-150 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.
I have also included a couple of helpful links to our series of articles on flat towing for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 7500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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