Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

Updated 01/04/2021 | Published 12/31/2020

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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 Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes

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

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Question:

We want to flat tow a 2020 Ford Escape AWD Hybrid with a Navion Winnebago, 2018. People have reported that the car battery dies, even with a trickle charge from the RV. What do you recommend for a braking system and a trickle charging unit? Should a larger battery be placed in the car? Thank you in advance.

asked by: Jeffrey F

Helpful Expert Reply:

We have everything you'll need to flat tow your 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid starting with a base plate kit part # RM39FR which is a confirmed fit and easy to use.

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 Terain, # 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. 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.

For a charge kit the Roadmaster part # RM-156-75 would work really well too. This has a heavier gauge wire on the charge line which would allow for a better charge.

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.