Hey Jim; the Curt RVibrake Shadow 2 #RVI94FR is not compatible with your 2026 Maverick. Initially it was listed as a fit but Curt/Lippert came out with an exclusion list that includes the Maverick Hybrid. Right now it is listed as 2022-2025 but it…
I sure can Galen, and thanks for the information. Since your Tiffin motorhome has the air line connection you'll need the Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for 2020 and Newer Tiffin Chassis RVs w/Factory Air Brakes item #DM55MV. This…
Hey Dale. Depending on the type of vehicle and the skill level of the installer it should take 3-6 hours to install the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes item #DM86VR.
When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…
Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…
Hey Kathryn, what specifically on the Blue Ox Alpha are you needing to replace? Unlike Roadmaster they don't have as many replacement parts but you can contact them about getting yours rebuilt but that's just not something we can help with.…
Hey Dan, I can definitely help you out! For a complete setup you will need the tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a brake system. I recommend the following: -Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU94ER -Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar #BLU28QV…
I sure can Scott! I verified with Roadmaster that their Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item #RM23DQ does fit the 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor. It can indeed be flat towed and there are no other restrictions. This baseplate kit comes with all hardware…
Hey Ed! It looks like you put together a great list of parts. I'm going to list everything out here with links so it is all in one place, including my suggestions. For a complete setup you will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base Plate…
Hey John, congrats on the new truck! We can absolutely provide all the parts you need to flat tow your 2026 GMC Canyon AT4. We have the rebuild kit for the Falcon 2 tow bar as well. Here is what I recommend: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit…
Hey Tom, the brake relay part #RM-88400 and the brake switch kit part #RM87GR actually do two different things. The brake switch kit is an easy way to get the stoplight signal isolated to trigger a braking system whereas the brake relay part…
Hi Scott; to flat tow your 2024 Ford Maverick you will need a base plate, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. In addition to the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV and Stay-IN-Play Duo #SM99251 or #DM86VR (with…
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