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• Flat Tow Package for 2014 Ford F-150 XLT
  Hey David! I would be happy to put together a complete package for you to flat tow your 2014 Ford F-150 XLT. You will need a tow bar, base palate, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 (with EcoBoost engine) OR -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 495-3A (without EcoBoost engine) -Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar # RM27NQ -Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-645 -Roadmaster...
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• Can Rear Wheel Drive 2007 Ford F-150 be Flat Towed behind RV
  We have almost all of the parts you'd need to flat tow your 2007 Ford F-150 2-wheel drive but you'll need to source a driveshaft disconnect elsewhere as that's not something we offer. You will need a base plate kit like the part # 495-3A which is very easy to use and custom fit for your truck for an easy install. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible...
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• Does Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates Fit 2011 Ford F-150 With 5.0 Engine
  Hi Tim, Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 495-3A fits a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 5.0l engine. It will fit the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Sport & STX models of '11 F-150. And I can also verify for you that your Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar # RM-576 is indeed compatible with these base plates. If you need the rest of the set up for your '11 F-150, the parts are the Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit # RM-15267, Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR, Roadmaster...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Ford F-150 Platinum with 5.0 Liter
  Hey Don, the first thing you need is a base plate kit that fits your 2013 Ford F-150 Platinum with a 5.0 liter like the Roadmaster part # 495-3A which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety...
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow A 2006 Ford F-150 XLT
  You're correct that you would need to disconnect the driveshaft in order to prevent damage but you'll also need to install an auxiliary pump to lubricate the transmission to prevent burnout. We don't currently carry these pumps so you would need to look for these elsewhere. There is quite a bit of risk here as well because you're going against the manufacturer's guidelines so you could face full liability if anything does get damaged. That said, here are the essentially components needed...
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• Preparing A 2006 Ford F-150 For Flat Towing Behind A RV Motorhome
  I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 495-3A for your 2006 Ford F-150. This fits all models with the exception being the STX, FX4 or Harley-Davidson models. With these mounts you will not need to use a crossbar and will be able to connect directly to the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422. The tow bars have a rating of 10,000 lbs and are non binding tow bars that make disconnecting your vehicle easier. Channels are added to the tow...
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• What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 2011-2014 Ford F-150
  In order to flat tow a twelfth generation (2011-2014) Ford F-150 behind your RV, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. Starting with the base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 if you have the EcoBoost or the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 495-3A if you don't have the EcoBoost. Both options feature a hidden bracket design that will provide a nice clean...
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• Parts Recommendation to Flat Tow a 2005 Ford F150 4x4
  First thing you are going to need is a base plate kit. For that you would want the Roadmaster MX Base plate kit part # 495-3A. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. 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 bulb and socket kit,...
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• Recommended Parts to Flat Dinghy/Recreational Tow a 2009 - 2011 Ford F-150
  A complete flat towing setup consists of a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Since you haven't made up your mind on what specific vehicle you want, I will make some recommendations for you. Pretty much all of the parts are interchangeable for a 2009 - 2011 Ford F-150, but the base plates are a little more specific. If you end up going with a 2009 or a standard 2011 F-150 then use base plate kit...
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• Swivel Ears to Attach Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar to MX Base Plates on a 2013 Ford F-150
  If you still have the original swivel ears for the Sterling tow bar you just have to put them back on in place of the Blue Ox adapters that are on it now. If you do not have then you would just need two of Roadmaster Sterling Replacement Swivel Ear Item # RM-910661. Since your 2013 Ford F-150 has the MX base plates # 495-3A the tow bar can be connected directly to the base plates using the original swivel ears and the quick disconnect crossbar will not be needed (if you still have it).
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Ford F-150 STX
  You will first need to start with the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 495-3A which is a confirmed for your 2014 Ford F-150 STX. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar...
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• Compatibility of 2012 Ford F-150 with Ranch Hand Front Bumper
  The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 495-3A is a fit for your 2012 Ford F-150 but I can't confirm the fit with your Ranch Hand front bumper. I've attached the installation details to assist as you determine if there is interference with your specific aftermarket bumper.
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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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• Recommended Roadmaster Base Plate Kit for 2011 Ford F150 Lariat 5.0L V8
  According to Roadmaster, their # RM-524431-5 base plate kit only works on Lariat models with the 6.2L engine. For your 5.0 equipped Lariat, you'd want to use the # 495-3A base plate kit. This base plate kit is compatible with hitch mounted (not coupler mounted) Roadmaster tow bars like the # RM-576 Sterling Tow Bar. I've linked to the installation instructions for the # 495-3A base plate kit I recommended.
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• Roadmaster Base Plates For 2014 Ford F-150 Lariat For Roadmaster Tow Bar
  Hey Pat, good question and the right Roadmaster base plate for your 2014 Ford F-150 Lariat is going to depend on its engine. Here is what will work for your truck: - EcoBoost & 6.2L Engines: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 - All Other Engines: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 495-3A Both will indeed work with a Roadmaster All-Terrain tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522. If you need the other parts to complete your flat tow set up...
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• Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat
  To Flat tow your 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat you will need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422. This tow bar has a non-binding feature that allows you to release your vehicle at any time, anywhere on even or unlevel ground and a large hookup radius makes connecting a breeze at any angle, even if your vehicle isn't perfectly lined...
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• Recommended Complete Flat Tow System For 2004 Ford F-150
  To use the factory plug ins of your 2004 Ford F-150 found behind the tail lights of your truck, I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56005. This will give you a 4-way flat connector at the front of your truck. For the rest of your flat towing system, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 495-3A which I suggest installing using Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420. For your tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All...
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• Can a Forester Class C 3011 Flat Tow 2014 Ford F-150
  If you're asking if your Forester Class C 3011 is capable of flat towing a vehicle the answer is more than likely yes. Without knowing the year it is difficult to find the towing capacity but this information should be in your owner's manual. As long as you do not exceed the towing capacity of your Forester you will be fine. If you're referring to your 2014 Ford F-150 it will depend on the model. According to the owner's manual, if you have a 2WD you cannot flat tow or dolly tow the truck....
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• Is Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Assembly Needed for 2014 Ford F-150 4x4?
  The Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K # RM-422 only needs the quick connect crossbar when connecting to certain baseplates. For instance, if your 2014 Ford F-150 4x4 has baseplates # RM-524431-4 or # 495-1A then you will need that crossbar but if you have baseplates # 495-3A or # RM-524431-5 then you will not use it. The baseplates will dictate if the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted...
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• Roadmaster MX Base Plate and Wiring Recommendations for a 2012 Ford F-150
  The Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 495-3A that you referenced would be the correct MX Base Plate kit for your 2012 Ford F150 Platinum with a 6.4 L gas engine. I attached installation instructions for this base plate kit for you to check out also. For wiring, check out the FAQ article I attached that shows how to pick out the correct wiring kit for your vehicle based on your needs. For example, if you only plan on flat-towing your vehicle occasionally you would might be interested in purchasing...
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