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• What Is Needed For Flat Towing A 2009 Mercury Mariner Behind A Motorhome With A Stowmaster Tow Bar
  To attach the Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 tow bar to your 2009 Mercury Mariner you will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 4406-1. These base plates will install on your Mariner and once the drawbars are removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. To complete the towing set up for your Mariner, you will also need safety cables, and lighting. For safety cables, I recommend RoadMaster 64 inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643. The base plates provide attachment...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 2006 Itasca RV with a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  For your 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid you will first need a base plate kit like the Roadmaster # 4406-1 which is designed for your Hybrid model. This base plate kit will be compatible with the Roadmaster Tow Bar # RM-576, you were looking at, and will be a good fit for your Escape because it can tow up to 8K and your vehicle's curb weight is right around 4K. It also includes the safety chains and the wiring umbilical. The Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 is a great braking system for your Hybrid....
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• Will The Odometer Of A 2006 Ford Escape Record Miles Traveled While Flat Towing
  Your 2006 Ford Escape will have an electronic odometer which will not be able to record the miles traveled with the ignition in the off or accessory position. If you haven't already gotten a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring, and safety cables to flat tow your 2006 Ford Escape then I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. This tow bar features a large hookup radius and non-binding design which...
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• Recommended Baseplate For A 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 4406-1 was designed by Roadmaster specifically to fit the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid models. If you want to doublecheck the measurements then you would want to reach out to Roadmaster to see if they can send you a dimensional drawing.
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• Base Plates for 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4x4 to Use with Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520
  The recommended Roadmaster base plate kit for your 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid is their XL Type which features removable draw bars, part # 4406-1. The included draw bars are held in place with hitch pins and when removed the vehicle's original appearance will be largely maintained. These base plates will require some trimming of the front fascia components for installation. The other draw bars from the base plates from your last vehicle, part # RM-52357-4A, use a different attachment method...
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• Best Supplemental Braking System for a Hybrid 2006 Ford Escape
  The best supplemental braking system for your Hybrid model 2006 Ford Escape is going to be the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR. It has a setting that addresses your dual braking system. You will want to select H mode for hybrids. This will prevent any damage to your power-assist brakes. You will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-88400. It is required to prevent your Escape's brake signal from overriding the...
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