Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD

Updated 08/07/2018 | Published 08/06/2018

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 6K GTW, 200 lbs TW

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

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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

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

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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

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Question:

I am needing to know if an F-350 Single wheelbase 4X4 can be flat towed behind a motorhome?

asked by: Josh B

Expert Reply:

I took a look at the owner's manual for your 2018 Ford F-350 and it said the 4WD version CAN be flat towed, though you will want to check out your manual to follow the instructions on how to do this.

There are a number of parts you're going to need in order to flat tow your F-350, starting with compatible base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-524452-5. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the base plates as well as its long arms, which make it easier to maneuver when towing; you will also need safety chains # RM-643.

For wiring kit that will allow your truck's lights to function while being towed you can use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. A supplemental braking system is a requirement in most states and I highly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play # SM99251 for this. This is a proportional braking system which is a one-time install which you can leave in so you'll never have to deactivate or reactivate it. You will need to use Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 as well to keeps your F-350's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent by your motorhome.

Finally, it is likely you will need a high-low adapter such as # RM-076 to keep your tow bar level with your tow vehicle. The adapter you need is going to depend on some measurements you'll need to take. I have added a link to a help article on high-low adapters which explains the measurements you'll need, as well as a link to our page with our selection of adapters.