Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty  

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To flat tow your 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you listed below:

Tow Bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422. This tow bar has a 10k rating to allow you safely tow your F-250 while also hauling some cargo in it (you'll need to verify the towing capacity of your motorhome and ensure you stay under that capacity). This tow bar has a non-binding feature and large hookup radius to make connecting and disconnecting from your vehicle easy on any terrain.

Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 4428-3. The direct-connect arms make connecting and disconnecting from the tow bar a breeze. They are also removable to provide a clean look for your vehicle when not in use.

Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Ford F-250 Super Duty's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. It includes a 7-wire to 6-wire Flexo-Coil cord that is resitant to water, oil, chemicals, and has silicone-injected plugs to prevent corrosion.

Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. This braking system offers intense, emergency braking or steady, smooth braking in a single portable system. Easily switch between proportional or full braking using the remote from your RV. The included 15-Amp charger charges your towed car's battery while you tow so you don't arrive at your destination with a dead battery.

Note: You will need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400 to prevent your F-250's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn. The brake light switch wire for your vehicle is purple/white.

Safety Cables: Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables # BX88197. The coiled design of these cables will help prevent them from dragging on the ground and being damaged.

You may also require a high/low adapter to keep your tow bar level while towing. This will require you to do a little bit of measuring so I've attached our help guide article that will walk you through the process of finding the correct adapter to suit your needs.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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