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• Flat Towing a 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 with Electronic Transfer Switch
  To flat tow your 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 with electronic Shift-On-the Fly 4WD transfer cases cannot be flat towed without a Lube Pump Kit. You will need part number LP-BK01-021 for the 6R80 transmission. I've linked an article to help further if needed.
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• Flat Towing a 2018 Ford F-150 STX Behind an RV
  Your 2018 Ford F-150 STX can be towed behind an RV if it is a Four-Wheel drive model. You'll want to follow the instructions in your vehicle's owner's manual to the letter, as it uses a function of your electric shifting case to switch into a specific towing compatible mode and then back again to a driving mode. If you do have a four-wheel drive model, then you'll need a base plate, tow bar, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. For the base plate, I recommend Road Master's...
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• Difference Between Crossbar Style Baseplate and Direct Connect Baseplate Towing 2019 Ford F-150
  The main difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Baseplate # RM-524431-4 and the Roadmaster Direct Connect Baseplate # RM-524431-5 comes down to the ease of installation of the tow bars; typically vehicles that require some extra stability will only have the crossbar style available. Crossbar style tow bars are traditionally going to be much heavier and more difficult to install on the tow vehicle than the direct connects, but once you're pulling I don't think you'll notice a considerable...
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• Complete Flat Towing Set Up For A 2020 Ford F-150
  For your 2020 Ford F-150, you're going to need a set of tow bars, a braking system, wiring, and a base plate kit. For a base plate kit, I recommend going with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. This base plate creates a slick, hidden design when not installed, and feature a simple installation with no welding required. Moving on to a set of tow bars, the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-677 with the swivel ears...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ford F-150
  To flat tow any vehicle, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I suggest the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, # RM-524431-4 for your 2019 F-150. These are confirmed to fit this truck and feature a hidden bracket design that will give your truck a nice, clean look. I highly recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522 as this tow bar has a weight capacity of 6,000 pounds and a non-binding design that will allow...
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• Confirming Flat Tow Components for 2019 Ford F-150 4x4
  You have done your homework for your 2019 Ford F-150 4x4. You can use either the Roadmaster EZ5 # RM-524431-5 base plates or the EZ4 # RM-524431-4. The difference is the EZ5 directly connect to the tow bar and the EZ4 will use a crossbar for connection. So specifically with the Nighthawk tow bar # RM-676, I recommend the EZ5 # RM-524431-5 because the crossbar doesn't come with that tow bar. This tow bar also comes with the umbilical cord and safety cables, so you won't need to get those...
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• Can 2015 Ford F150 Truck Be Flat Towed Behind a Motorhome
  If your 2015 Ford F150 is a 4WD model with a neutral position in the transfer case, you can flat tow the truck by engaging the 4 wheels down towing feature as described in the owner's manual. 2WD vehicles cannot be flat towed. When I looked up the curb weight of the 2015 Ford F150, I saw that the curb weight ranged from about 4000 to 5000 lbs. As long as the weight of the truck comes in under the 5000 lb capacity of the hitch, and the truck meets the parameters mentioned above, you'll...
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• How to Place Transfer Case in Neutral for Flat Towing a 2018 Ford F-150
  According to the owner's manual for a 2018 Ford F-150 you will need to do the following for a 4WD to get it in the Neutral position for flat towing: 1 - Put the ignition in the on position, but do not start the engine. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to on. If your vehicle has intelligent access, press the engine START/STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal. 2 - Press and hold the brake pedal. 3 - Rotate the four-wheel drive switch to 2H. 4 - Shift the transmission...
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• Recommendations for Flat Towing 2018 Ford F-150
  As long as you have all the components needed for flat towing, and they are all properly rated for the 2018 Ford F-150, you will not have any issues pulling this vehicle behind your Tiffin RV. There is no need to go to a lighter vehicle if a Ford F-150 is what you truly are wanting. In order to flat tow any vehicle, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. If you do end up deciding on the 2018 Ford F-150, recommendations...
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• Can The Arms From The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Be Used On The Crossbar Style Kit?
  You would not be able to swap the arms from the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 with your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 as the arms for these base plates are made specifically for those base plates. However, If you have the Blackhawk 2 All Terrain # RM-422, Falcon 2 # RM-520, Falcon All Terrain # RM-522, Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-676, Sterling All Terrain # RM-576 tow bars, then you can just use the adapter # 910021-00 to be able to use...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford F-150
  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 and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. For a base plate kit you would want the part # RM-524431-4 which is a confirmed fit for your 2016...
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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 2012 Honda Pilot or 2016 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Behind an RV
  First and foremost, thank you for your service to our country, preserving freedom, and defending us all. There are 5 major components needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For the 2012 Honda Pilot: Base plates # 521568-1 Tow bar # RM-520 (note that all Roadmaster tow bars are compatible with the base plates above) Safety cables # RM-643 Lighting # RM-2120 for quick and easy or # RM-154 for something more permanent Supplemental...
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• How Do You Twist the Arms On the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit With Crossbar Attached
  If you are using a tow bar with a crossbar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-576 on a crossbar style base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-524431-4 (For 2017 Ford F-150 Only) then you would use the quick-disconnects on the crossbar to release it from the base plates as that would then allow you to twist the arms out for removal. Basically, you will remove the pins from the top of the quick-disconnect plates (see photo)...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford F-150 With 4 Wheels Down
  There are a number of parts you will need to flat tow your 2018 Ford F-150 starting with compatible base plates. For these I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 because the brackets will be hidden away so your F-150 can maintain a clean look; if you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see how they will look when installed on a F-150. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the...
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• Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Compatibility With A Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 Tow Bar
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 is compatible with a Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 tow bar and is compatible with your 2016 Ford F-150, however you will need a higher rated weight capacity tow bar to tow an F-150 than the StowMaster 5000. I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. The large hookup radius makes connecting a breeze at any angle, even if your vehicle isn't perfectly lined up with your RV. It has a self-aligning design, you'll just hook up...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2018 Ram 1500 Behind an RV with UTB 1000 Supplemental Braking System
  Since you already have a supplemental braking system there are just 4 additional major components you will need to flat tow your 2018 Ram 1500: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, and lighting. For base plates you can use # RM-52289-4. It will work with Big Horn models, Laramie models, and Laramine Longhorn models as well as several other models of the 2018 Ram 1500 including those with the EcoDiesel motor (if that is the type of diesel motor that is in your Ram). For a tow bar you...
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• Is There an Installation Video Available for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4
  You do not have to bolt and unbolt the drawbar every time. The tow bar disconnects from your truck but you can leave it installed on your motorhome when you are not towing your 2017 Ford F-150. You may want to consider a locking hitch pin to deter theft of your tow bar. I recommend the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome # e98881. We do need to verify your F-150 can be flat-towed, if it is a 4-wheel drive it can be flat-towed. If it is...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2018 Ford F-150 with Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  Yes the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-524431-4 is a fit for your 2018 Ford F-150 and would work great with the Roadmaster Falcon tow bar part # RM-520.
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• Recommended Components for Flat Towing a 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum
  For your 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524431-4 along with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - 10K # RM-422 and safety cables # RM-653. For your braking system the SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes - Proportional # SM99243 is an excellent option. The engine brake will create deceleration which when used with the brake pedal will cause trailer braking that...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2019 Ford F-150
  The first thing you'd need is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part # RM-521453-4 for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and then for the 2019 Ford F-150 you'd want the # RM-524431-4. Then for a tow bar with enough weight capacity for either vehicle the Roadmaster Falcon part # RM-522 would be a really great option. For an easy to use supplemental braking system that's removable the best option is the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR. Then for wiring the part # RM-15247 would work great.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Ford F-150
  To flat tow your 2015 Ford F-150 behind your motorhome, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Before flat towing your vehicle, I also recommend checking your owner's manual for any specific restrictions or guidelines that need to be followed. Base plate kits are the only required component that is vehicle specific. For your Ford F-150, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. This kit features...
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• Tow Bar and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Behind an RV
  The Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 has a maximum weight capacity of 6,000 pounds. From my research the 2016 Ford F-150 does not exceed that amount so the tow bar will be just fine with the F-150. To flat tow the F-150 you'll also need base plates, wiring, a supplemental braking system, and likely a high-low adapter. To connect to the Falcon 2 you'll be best off with a Roadmaster base plate kit. The EZ4 # RM-524431-4 is confirmed to fit your truck and the tow bar. To power the truck's...
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