Supplemental Braking System Recommendation for Flat Towing 2017 Ford Explorer
Question:
I have a 2017 Winnebago Grand Tour 45RL and a 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum with adjustable brake pedals. What supplemental braking would you recommend and what other parts would I need. I already have the blue ox base plate and wiring installed.
asked by: Kerry A
Expert Reply:
The best one-time install supplemental braking system for your 2017 Ford Explorer is the Air Force One, part # SM99243, because your Winnebago has air brakes. You want a system designed specifically for air brakes to prevent false braking on the Explorer.
If you were looking for something that installs very easily but has to be set in the vehicle floorboard every time you want to use it the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR would be what I would recommend.
The most popular tow bar from Blue Ox Alpha is the part # BX7380 which would work well.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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