Can You Flat Tow a Ford Ranger?

Daren, for your 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor you are going to need: - A base plate kit, like the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e86YR, - A set of tow bars, like the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar #e94ZR, - A braking system, like the Roadmaster…

Hi Michael, I'm very happy that the safety cables held, that's really nice to hear and I'm glad there was no serious damage. As for the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C64ER, they don't have replacement brackets and bolts, so you would…

Hello again Tom; the Blue Ox #BLU93FR and Curt #C39ZV are nearly identical so the main difference is the branding and the cost. Both have removable arms and install in the same location. The Curt is actually compatible with Blue Ox and Curt tow bars…

Hey Wayne, I took a look at everything you have and I'd say you're really close but there are some things that aren't quite there. The base plate #BLU77XR, adapter #RM-031-5, brake lite relay #RM-88400, and wiring harness #RM-15267 are…

You picked out some great parts so we'll go through each to ensure they're right for your 2023 Ford Ranger. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU77XR and Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates #RM-677 are a…

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

You have a good eye Richard, as there is not a difference between the etrailer and Demco base plates that fit your 2024 Ford Maverick: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e64FV (discontinued) - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV Both will fit your…

The main reason people like oil bath hubs over grease hubs is the oil bath hubs have a less involved maintenance schedule than grease hubs. It is recommended to inspect and repack grease wheel bearings and seals every 12k miles. With oil bath hubs,…

That's a good question, and for your 2003 Mini Cooper, the biggest difference between the Blue Ox #BX1303 and Roadmaster #521876-1 base plates is indeed the tow bars that are compatible. While technically there are adapters that make them…

The Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter #RM-031 works on Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 16,500. If serial number is higher (which it looks like yours is), you will instead use #RM-031-5. Since you already have the adapter, you…

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2023 Ford Ranger is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part #BLU77XR which we have found to be the easiest to use and install. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar,…

Correct, you must turn on your motorhome's running lights/parking lights in order to get the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-88400 to work.