Recommendations for Flat Towing 2014 Ford Edge Behind Motorhome
Question:
I have a 2007 Winnabago Adventurer Model 38J. I want to flat tow my 2014 Ford Edge. I have a ball and plug socket on the Winnabago. I need everything else. What is a cost effective way to go.
asked by: Arnie T
Expert Reply:
If you have a 2014 Ford Edge with a 4 cylinder engine, it will need to be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1. This system does require the Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End # PK12706 to allow trailer brake function which you will need. You can also tow 6 cylinder models this way if you choose.
If you have a 6 cylinder model, then you can flat tow your vehicle with a speed restriction of 65 mph according to the owners manual. To do this, I recommend you start with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2628. Then you can use the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs # BX4330.
For your wiring, I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56001 which will plug into your vehicle's factory wiring behind each tail light. There is no splicing required with this harness.
For your supplemental braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This is a great system that is extremely reliable and easy to use. After the initial install and adjustment, this system becomes plug and play. There is not need to change anything for this system to work properly.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on Car
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One-Time Setup
- Vehicle Battery
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- LED Light Display
- Demco
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4250 lbs
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Roadmaster
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