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• Component Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Ford Edge with a Motorhome
  Flat towing your Edge will require the following components: a tow bar, a quick-disconnect bar, vehicle base plates, safety cables, a light wiring system and a supplemental braking system. I have included several helpful FAQ articles concerning flat towing and the components required. The Falcon 2 Tow Bar is manufactured by RoadMaster in several versions. It appears from your photo that you have part # RM-520. Instructions for this part are provided. Your photo shows that the tow bar you...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Lincoln MKX Behind a Motorhome
  You can flat tow your 2015 Lincoln MKX with all 4 wheels on the ground. This information is located in the recreational towing section of the vehicle owner's manual, page 221. There are 5 major components needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use # 4408-1 if your MKX does NOT have adaptive cruise control. Or you can use # 4408-5 if it does have adaptive cruise control. For a compatible tow bar I...
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• Base Plate Kit Options for Flat Towing a 2013 Ford Edge
  For your 2013 Ford Edge we have 2 different options for a base plate kit. One is the Roadmaster XL # 4408-1 and the other is from Blue Ox # BX2628. The both are compatible with the non-EcoBoost without Adaptive Cruise Control. The difference between these options is that they install slightly different and the removable draw bars have a different design. The Roadmaster XL # 4408-1 will work great with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and 6K Coild Safety Cables # RM-643. If you...
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• What Is The Best Way To Tow My 2015 Lincoln MKX Behind My Four Winds?
  Hey Terry, In order to flat tow that Lincoln behind your motorhome you would need to attach baseplates to the front of that vehicle. We have 2 options from Roadmaster, depending on if your vehicle has adaptive cruise control or not. With Adaptive Cruise Control: # 4408-1 Without Adaptive Cruise Control: # 4408-5 & # 910021-00 I will personally say installing these base plates do require the removal of the front bumper and some trimming of the plastic fascia. In terms of ease of install,...
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• Wiring and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford Edge
  We carry several lighting options for the 2013 Ford Edge. I have included a link to them for you to view. A brake light relay may be required depending on the system you choose. A kit that bypasses the vehicle wiring like a magnetic kit # RM-2120 will not require a brake light relay. Any other system will require the brake light relay # RM-88400. You will also want to consult the vehicle owners manual for additional information on flat towing the vehicle. In the research I did I found...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Ford Edge AWD
  Between all three setups you really only have two components that have to match between brands with the tow bars and base plate kits. So with the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX2190 that fits your 2009 Ford Edge you'd need a Blue Ox tow bar like # BX7420. With the Roadmaster # 4408-1 you'd need the tow bar # RM-520, and Demco # DM9519210 you'd need the # DM9511012. I really like the Blue Ox setups as they are really well-made and easiest to use. For lighting you can use the diode kit,...
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• Can a 2013 Ford Edge Be Flat-Towed with All Four Wheels Down
  The 2013 Ford Edge can be flat-towed with all four wheels down behind a motorhome so long as you don't have a model with the I4 2.0L Eco Boost Engine. I have attached a list of parts below to flat-tow the above vehicle. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 4408-1 Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-522 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56001 SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental...
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• How To Flat Tow A 2008 Ford Edge With 4 Wheels Down
  Per the manufacturer, you can both flat and dolly tow a two wheel drive 2008 Ford Edge. If you have the all wheel drive model, you can only use a flat towing setup. For both the two and four wheel drive models, I recommend flat towing your vehicle with four wheels down as this will be the best option for frequent uses. For a flat towing setup you will first need a base plate kit such as the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # 4408-1. The Roadmaster base plate kit has a removable arm feature...
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• Preparing a 2008 Ford Edge for Flat Towing Behind a Motorhome
  According to the owner's manual for the 2008 Ford Edge: Note: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these instructions: -Tow only in the forward direction -Release the parking brake -Place the transmission shift lever in Neutral (N) -Turn the key in the ignition to the ACC position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter). The ACC position also unlocks the steering wheel. -Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) -Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes...
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• Can 2014 Ford Edge be Flat Towed with All 4 Wheels on the Ground
  I checked the owners manual for your 2014 Ford Edge and it looks like as long as your vehicle has one of the V6 engines it can be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground. If you have a 4 cylinder you would need to use a tow dolly. To flat tow your vehicle you will need to first start with a base plate kit. If you have adaptive cruise control you would want the part # 524426-1, without adaptive cruise control you would want part # 4408-1. In addition to the base plates, you will...
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2013 Lincoln MKX With Stowmaster 5000 Tow bar
  I took a look at your photos and you have all of the components of the Stowmaster 5000 tow bar. The Stowmaster consists of 2 arms, a cross bar and the 2 L brackets with the white stickers. You do have a couple extra pieces. The two arms that have the hitch pins in them are pieces from your friend's vehicle base plate that you do not need. You can remove those from the tow bar. I have pointed at the pieces I am referring to in the included photo. If your 2013 Lincoln MKX does not have...
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• Recommended Electrical Connections For Flat Towing a 2012 Ford Edge
  Based on what you are asking about it appears you are looking to flat tow your 2012 Ford Edge. Specifically it looks like you have vehicle wiring questions. My favorite option for you is the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 because it allows you to use the factory wiring of your vehicle while protecting it. It comes with the coiled connection cable and the 6-way for the front of your Edge. This will give you a clean look and excellent function of your...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1986 Toyota 4Runner Behind a Motor Home
  The Excali-bar tow bar is made by Demco and there are some adapters that will allow you to use other manufacturer base plates, such as Roadmaster, with Demco tow bars. What you will first need are the base plates for your 1986 Toyota 4Runner. You can use base plate set # 1123-1. You will also need adapter # RM-032 to use the Demco Excali-Bar tow bar. Next you will need safety cables such as # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting, a simple magnetic...
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• Can a 2007 Ford Edge AWD be Flat Towed
  According to page 210 in the online version of the owner's manual for your 2007 Ford Edge the AWD version can be flat towed. You will want to refer to your copy of the owner's manual to confirm this and any other specific instructions when it comes to flat towing your vehicle. A complete flat towing setup consists of a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle wiring, a supplemental braking system, and sometimes a high-low adapter. If you don't already have this equipment then I...
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• Flat Towing 2014 Ford Edge Limited
  According to the owner's manual of your 2014 Ford Edge, your vehicle can only be flat towed if you have a 3.5L or 3.7L 6-cylinder engine. If you have a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, you need to use a tow dolly. If you do have a 6-cylinder engine and are flat towing your vehicle, the instructions for putting your transmission in neutral are as follows: - Release the parking brake. - Place the transmission in position N. - Place the ignition in the accessory position. I contacted Ford to make...
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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2014 Ford Edge with Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  Hey Carlos, we have just what you need with the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 4408-1 which is compatible with the Roadmaster Sterling # RM-576 you have now. Do you still have the crossbar with your tow bar? You will need it with this base plate kit. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the...
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• What Parts are Needed to Dinghy Tow a 2008 Ford Edge?
  Yes, your 2008 Ford Edge can be flat-towed behind an RV. There are a number of parts you would need, starting with the base plates. I recommend using the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 4408-1 and the tow bar I suggest you pair with it is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520. You'll need to use safety chains # RM-643 I've linked videos for you showing the base plates being installed and a review of the tow bar. To ensure you have working brake lights and turn signals on your Edge, there are...
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• Can a 2007 Ford Edge be Flat Towed and What Parts are Needed to do so
  I took a look at the online version of your owner's manual and it does say that a 2007 Ford Edge can be flat towed. Even though this is what I found it is always best practice to check your owner's manual to confirm this and to see specific instructions regarding the flat towing process. There are 6 essentials when it comes to flat towing any vehicle: a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. For a...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2012 Ford Edge
  To flat tow your 2012 Ford Edge Limited you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars item # 910021-00 Base Plate Kit - Without Adaptive Cruise Control - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # 4408-1 - with Adaptive Cruise Control - Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item # 524426-1 Wiring Harness...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Cadillac SRX or 2007 Ford Edge Behind a Motor Home
  In order to determine if your vehicles can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements (such as a specific transmission or engine) you will want to consult your vehicle owner's manuals. To flat tow either vehicle you will need 5 main components: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and a supplemental braking system. Base plates for the Cadillac SRX: # 3125-3. Base plates for the Ford Edge: # 4408-1. Compatible tow bar for either vehicle: Falcon # RM-520. Safety...
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• Can Roadmaster Base Plates be Used with a Demco Excalibar Tow Bar
  Since you have a Demco Excalibar tow bar on your motor home, in order to use Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 4408-1, you will need to use an adapter, # RM-032. I have included a link to a video review of this adapter for you to view.
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• What Do Short Safety Cables of Roadmaster Base Plate Kit 4408-1 Attach To
  Yes, you would connect the short safety cables of the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 4408-1 to the safety cables that are run along the tow bar.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ford Edge
  We can get your 2012 Ford Edge set up to flat tow behind your motorhome, and you'll need a number of different parts to do this - base plates, a tow bar, safety chains, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I'll go over the parts you'll need for your 2012 Ford Edge, starting with the base plates. The correct base plates for your '12 Edge are going to depend on if it has the EcoBoost engine and adaptive cruise control or not. With or Without EcoBoost Engine - Without Adaptive Cruise...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Ford Edge with Roadmaster Blackhawk Tow Bar
  The Roadmaster Blackhawk Tow Bar part # RM-422 can definitely be used to flat tow your 2011 Ford Edge. The correct base plate you'll need is the # 4408-1 if you do not have adaptive cruise control or part # 524426-1 for if you do have adaptive cruise control. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice...
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