Recommended Parts for Flat Towing a 2018 Ford Focus

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Need to flat tow our 2018 Ford Focus and am looking for recommendations on towing equipment. Not sure of everything that I need but I know its more than a tow bar and base plates. Thank you.

asked by: Peter R

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To flat tow your 2018 Ford Focus you need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter for level towing.

I recommend using the Demco Base Plate Kit # DM9519324 and Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012 because they provide you with a clean looking system that easily links up with one pin. The Commander tow bar also features integrated safety cables and a shank with a 1-1/2" rise/drop which may eliminate the need for a high-low adapter. To protect the tow bar I recommend using the Cover # DM9523042.

Then for wiring I highly recommend the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 because it is very easy to set up (after the initial installation) and provides you with a connector for adding the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 for charging you battery since it must be disconnected. Since this is the case I also recommend installing the Automatic Battery Disconnect # RM-766 so that you can quickly and safely disconnect and reconnect your battery.

For a supplemental braking system I recommend going with the SMI Air Force One # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes or the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 if it has hydraulic brakes. These permanently install on your Focus but are easy to switch over to "towing" mode after the initial installation. The proportional braking operation ensures smooth braking both from your motorhome and Ford Focus.

Most flat towing setups require a high-low adapter for the tow bar to remain level while towing. I have linked our selection of adapters for you to check out as well as an article that will help you determine which is the best one for your application.

I have also attached some videos on the various products for you to reference as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hey James! The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit #RM-524443-4 does not include the actual crossbar. If you don't have one you will need the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars #910021-00. Do you have the…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar you have #RM-520 can connect to the etrailer base plate kit part #e98949 you have but you do need an adapter as the connection cannot be made directly. So what you'll need in addition to what you have is the part…

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Answer 3

I took a look at the manual for the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motor Homes #RM-156-75 as well as the manual for the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25. The kit for towed vehicles specifies 14 AWG wire while…

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Answer 4

I can help you figure out if you need the #RM-751454 stop light switch or not for your 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback. If your Focus is an automatic then you will need the #RM-751454 stop light switch kit and you will need to disconnect the…

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Answer 5

For starters, what engine and transmission do you have in your 2016 Ford Focus? If you have the 1.0L I3 engine then the vehicle must be towed on a dolly with the front two wheels off of the ground. If you have the 2.0L I4 engine then the vehicle can…

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Answer 6

The 3/8" bolts in the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1689 will need to be torqued to either 33-lbs/ft (Grade 5 Bolts) or 47-lbs/ft (Grade 8 Bolts). A Grade 5 bolt with have 3 radial lines on the head of the bolt, where a Grade 8 bolt will have 6…

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Answer 7

I did some checking and it looks like the automatic transmission 2012 Ford Focuses can be flat towed as long as you keep it under 70 MPH. I would still recommend checking the owners manual for recommendations on this as well. For a base plate kit you…

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