Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ford Fiesta Hatchback

Published 01/27/2020

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set

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Question:

What towing equipment would I need for towing a 2019 For Fiesta behind a class A motorhome? Does the front end need to come off to install the tow bar on the car etc.? I was told since the car only weighs about 2600 lbs. that I shouldnt need an extra braking set up? 2019 Ford Fiesta Hatchback with Automatic Transmission

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

I did some checking and your 2019 Ford Fiesta with an automatic transmission is flat-towable as long as you keep it under 70 miles per hour. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit which for that I recommend the easy to use Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part # RM-524438-5 which is custom fit for your vehicle.

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 All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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 regardless of weight. 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.