Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor

Published 10/23/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(477)

$1575.81

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4904)

$451.36

Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

(477)

$1079.00

Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord

(687)

$94.12

Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - Incandescent

(442)

$83.99

Question:

Just purchased a 2014 ford Raptor and want to flat tow it. I currently have a blueOx BX7365 towbar I purchased from you and want to know what baseplate will work the best on the truck and with the blueOx towbar.

asked by: Scott H

Helpful Expert Reply:

For the 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor the correct Blue Ox Base Plate Kit is the part # BX2630.

This would work well with your Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar part # BX7380.

For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow 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.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.