Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A Ford F-150  

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If you're planning on flat towing your 2019 Ford F-150 then you will need a tow bar, tow bar wiring, base plates, a braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below:

Tow Bar: The Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500lbs Item # DM9511008-BX will be a great tow bar for your 2019 Ford F-150 and has a non-binding feature that makes attaching and unhooking from the base plates on uneven ground simple and easy.

Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This kit will splice into your vehicle's wiring to use your tail light to signal instead of running magnetic lights every time you tow. If your truck already has a wiring harness plug installed you can instead use the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Item # HM56009 instead.

Base Plates: Since you're using a Demco tow bar for Blue Ox base plates you'll want to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BO74FR.

Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524.This system will need to be setup each time but only takes a few minutes but comes with a battery charger to keep your vehicle's battery charged while towing.

Safety Cables: The Demco tow bar you picked comes with safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately.

You'll want to read the owner's manual for your 2019 Ford F-150 and follow all steps required to flat tow your vehicle safely.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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