2011 Ford Escape Flat Towing Components Needed

Published 09/22/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2126)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(400)

$1489.90

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3200)

$181.36

Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs

(150)

$960.00

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

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$71.03

Question:

I have a Stowmaster 5000, what else do I need? Also, what would approximate installation time be? Thanks

asked by: Gordon C

Expert Reply:

For your 2011 Ford Escape you'd want the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 4414-1 which is a confirmed fit and will work great with your Stowmaster # RM-501.

For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

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.

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.