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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford F-150 FX2
  I did some checking and it looks like your 2013 Ford F-150 FX2 (which means 2 wheel drive) with an Ecoboost engine would need to have a lube pump installed for it to be flat-towed with 4 wheels on the ground. We don't carry lube pumps, but we do carry everything else you would need. For a base plate kit you would need the part # RM-524431-5 which has been confirmed as a fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental...
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• Can a 2009 Ford F-150 Be Flat Towed with 4 Wheels on the Ground
  If you have a 4 wheel drive 2009 Ford F-150 with a manual shift transfer case your truck can be flat towed as-is. If you have a 2 wheel drive model you will need a drive shaft disconnect, or for electronic shifted 4 wheel drive you would need a lube pump. Both items we do not carry. For a base plate kit you would need the part # 495-1A. This attaches to the front frame of the truck and not the bumper. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Ford F-150 Behind a Motor Home
  First, you have to make sure that your 2007 Ford F-150 does not exceed 5,000 pounds. If so then you can use base plates # BX2169 and they are compatible with the Allure tow bar # BX7460P. If your truck does weigh over 5,000 pounds then I recommend Roadmaster base plates # 495-1A and using Blackhawk tow bar, # RM-422, with safety cables # BX88197. This is because the capacity of the Blue Ox base plates is 5,000 pounds. Depending on what is in the truck and how it is equipped you could easily...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Ford F-150 4x4 Behind an Dump Truck
  Since your 2007 Ford F-150 4x4 has a manual transfer case and not the electronic shift on the fly feature, you can flat tow the truck. But, you will want to confirm this by consulting the vehicle owners manual for the proper towing procedure. You will first want to install base plates on the truck. I recommend using XL style base plates # 495-1A because there are a lot of compatible tow bar options for the XL style plates. For a tow bar, you you will be using a pintle hitch and want a...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Ford F-150 4x4 Behind an RV
  For your 2004 Ford F-150 4x4, we can offer you everything you will need to flat tow the truck behind your RV. First you will need a base plate kit. I recommend # 495-1A that you referenced. As you know, when not in use, the part that is visible can be removed. (Note: if you have a Heritage series F-150, use base plate kit # 492-1.) I have included a link to the instructions for kit 495-1A below. Next, you will need a tow bar that is compatible with the base plate kit. The RoadMaster StowMaster...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ford F-150 Platinum
  In order to tow your 2012 Ford F-150 behind your RV, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring/lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. Starting with the base plates, if your F-150 Platinum has the EcoBoost or 6.2L engine, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. If your F-150 Platinum does not have the EcoBoost, then I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 495-1A. Both of these base plates feature a nice, hidden bracket...
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• Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 2010 Ford F150 4x4
  I did some checking and it looks like your 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 can be flat towed but depending on the transmission of the truck determines some of the components needed. If you have a 6 speed transmission you need a lube pump kit or if you have a 4 speed you'd need a driveshaft disconnect. We don't have either of those two products but we can help with the other parts needed. First you'll need a base plate kit like the Roadmaster # RM-524431-4 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Lincoln Mark LT Behind an RV After Disconnect Drive Shafts
  I checked the owner's manual for your 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and you can flat tow it but the front (on 4x4s) and rear drive shafts must be disconnected. And of course they recommend a Ford/Lincoln dealership disconnect and reconnect the drive shafts for you. If this will work for you then there are several parts you will need to flat tow the truck: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lights, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use # 495-1A. They will fit 4x4 models with...
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• Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2014 Ford F-150 STX-4x4
  I checked with Roadmaster and the part # 495-1A that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2014 Ford F-150 STX so it would work well for you. The InvisiBrake part # RM-8700 that you referenced has also been confirmed to fit your vehicle. There is a Hopkins wiring harness that will fit your vehicle, but the # HM56005 that you referenced would not fit your truck. Instead you would want the # HM56000. The Falcon Tow Bar part # RM-522 that you already have would work great as well. For...
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2007 Ford F-150 2WD Super Cab Behind 1994 Cruisemaster Motor Home
  You will need to check with your vehicle manufacturer or owners manual for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your vehicle, because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. Your 2007 Ford F-150 2WD Super Cab 4-Door can be flat towed as is if it has a manual transmission. The 2WD models can not be flat towed if it has an automatic transmission. If you have the manual...
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• Can 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 be Flat Towed
  Hey Laura, so the 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 models with a manual transfer case can be flat towed but the ones with an electronic transfer case cannot. I believe that is the roof of the confusion. So if you press a button to put the truck in 4WD then its not flat towable but if there's a manual lever instead then it is. The correct base plate kit is the # 495-1A.
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• Recommended Flat Towing System for 2004 Ford F-150
  To tow a vehicle, you cannot simply connect a rear bumper to a front bumper. That would not allow for the movement needed to safely tow the vehicle. So the front mounted hitch # 65043 while a confirmed fit for your 2004 F-150, is not what you need for this application. What you will need is a towbar and baseplates for the actual connection. I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 495-1A and then the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000...
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• How Should I Transport My Loaded 2006 Ford F-150 when Towing with my Ford F-350
  Before you attempt to tow your 2006 Ford F-150, you need to check with the owners manual to see if flat towing is recommended, and to see if you would need a transmission lube pump or axle disconnects to do so. You should also check with the owners manual of your Ford F-350 and see what the towing capacities of the vehicle are. At this point, I would seriously consider renting a trailer to haul your F-150. If you went that route, you would be able to return the trailer when you were done...
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• Does a 2014 Ford F-150 Still Record Miles if it is Being Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home
  Yes, the 2014 Ford F-150 should still record miles as it is being flat towed. The only way to legally avoid that with this vehicle is to put the vehicle on a trailer so all of the wheels are off of the ground.
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• Quick Disconnects or Crossbar Missing from Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
  It sounds like your Falcon 5250 is missing a piece. This is not uncommon. You should be using the quick disconnect tow bar base assembly, # 910021-00. If you have the bar, which it sounds like you do, then you would need the quick disconnect part, # RM-201.
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• Video Request On How Roadmaster Quick Disconnects Attach and Detach
  If you fast forward to the :40 second mark of the install video I attached it will show you how the quick disconnect of the part # BX88178 would disconnect and connect from Roadmaster base plate kits like part # 495-1A.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2010 Ford F-150 with Roadmaster Sterling
  You would wan the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 495-1A. This is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Ford F-150 and would work well with the Sterling # RM-576. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle...
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• Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a Ford F-150
  Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components including the tow bar and base plates, which are vehicle-specific. The items required, in addition to the tow bar and base plates for the towed vehicle, are safety cables, a lighting/wiring kit to operate the toad's lights and a supplementary braking system (required by law in most states). For use with the Blackhawk 2 tow bar I suggest you stay with Roadmaster base plates. You can use part # 495-1A for the 2004 F-150. These base plates...
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• Parts Needed to Use a RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar from a Jeep Liberty on a 2005 Ford F-150 2WD
  To tow a 2005 Ford F-150 2 wheel drive vehicle using the RoadMaster Falcon 2 tow bar, # RM-520, you will need a new set of base plates. The XL base plate kit, # 495-1A, is the correct kit and you will need to retain or purchase new car side quick disconnects, # RM-222, to attach to the Falcon 2 cross bar. My information shows that towing a 2005 Ford F-150 with automatic transmission requires the use of a drive shaft coupling. The Manual transmission 2 wheel drive vehicle are towable as...
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• Quick Disconnect Recommendation for a Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar to Connect to Base Plates
  Yes, to connect your Roadmaster base plate kit part # 495-1A that you have to your Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar all you need is a set of quick disconnects like the part # RM-222. These will bolt to the arms of the base plate kit and will provide the connection point for your tow bar. I attached an FAQ on Roadmaster tow bars and base plate kits for you to check out as well.
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• Roadmaster Tow Bar Recommendation that Can Attach to a 2 inch Hitch Ball
  The Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar part # RM-522 can't be adapted so that it can connect to a 2 inch hitch ball. If you really need a tow bar that can attach to a 2 inch hitch ball you would want the RoadMaster StowMaster # RM-501. I attached a help article on Roadmaster tow bars for you to check out as well.
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• Base Plate Kit, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, Wiring, and Brake System to Flat Tow a 2010 Ford F-150 4X4
  To flat tow your 2010 Ford F-150 behind an RV, you will need several items. First, Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, # 495-1A. I have included installation details below. Next, you will need a tow bar. Take a look at RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. Third, you will need safety cables as required by law. I recommend the RoadMaster 68 inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643. Next, you will need a lighting kit. For a temporary lighting solution, use the Magnetic Towing Light Kit,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Ford F-150 that Weighs Over 5,000 Pounds
  Since your truck is pushing the limit of 5,000 pounds for some tow bars then I recommend Roadmaster base plates # 495-1A and using Blackhawk tow bar, # RM-422, with safety cables # BX88197. The tow bar and cables are rated for 10,000 pounds. Next you will need a lighting kit like # RM-154 for frequent flat towing or # RM-2120 for a magnetic kit for infrequent towing. And finally most states require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest to set...
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• Using Blue Ox Tow Bars with Roadmaster Base Plate on 2013 Ford F-150?
  While we usually recommend to get matching base plates and tow bars, since there are no blue ox base plates for your 2013 Ford F-150 I understand wanting a workaround so you can still use your Blue Ox tow bar # BX7380. I have a solution for you! First, for your 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 -without Ecoboost, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 495-1A is a fit. The crossbar style on this base plate is more versatile since it's the "classic" base plate design. The other...
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