Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford Fusion Energi Behind Motorhome
Updated 01/24/2020 | Published 01/15/2018
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I have a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi that I need to flat tow behind my motorhome. What would be the most affordable hitch for the quality? The car weighs 39000 pounds. I would like to find a secondhand one to save some money would you recommend a used one? I have to have someone add a brake system to my motorhome, also. Seems it would cost me about $3000, total.
asked by: Gin
Expert Reply:
We have the parts you'd need to flat tow your 2016 Ford Fusion Energi behind your motorhome. For that we have the base plate kit part # RM-524437-4 which is a confirmed fit and will work well.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. 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.
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.
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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