Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Expedition With MCI Bus

Updated 04/19/2022 | Published 04/18/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2"

(44)

$219.35

Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs

(34)

$1395.00

Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

(255)

$499.95

Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(305)

$1335.65

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(2979)

$146.94

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(662)

$40.01

Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional

(458)

$1329.00

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(703)

$1175.00

Question:

This hitch looks like it could be welded to the frame of my 40foot MCI bus to flat-tow my Ford Expedition. In the description, it says this hitch is not for weight distribution systems. Would I even need a weight distribution system if Im towing an SUV on its four wheels seems like very little tongue weight with a three axle bus?

asked by: Earl Y

Helpful Expert Reply:

You are correct, as long as your frame does not exceed 44" you will be able to weld on the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2" # 41990-07. Weight distribution isn't an issue and is not something you would use for flat towing your 2017 Ford Expedition. In addition to the hitch you will need the following to flat tow your vehicle:

- Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518296

- Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511008

- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267

- Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251

Or

- If you have air brakes: Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243

- Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

It is also likely that you will need a high-low adapter. I have attached a helpful article on how to choose one, along with a link to all of our available high-low adapters that you can check out.