Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2019 Ford F-150 with 2022 Renegade Explorer on Freightliner Chassis

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I have a 2019 F150 that I need to set up to flat tow behind a 2022 Renegade Explorer with Freightliner Cascadia trailer tow air brake system. I have 10 items in the cart, just want to make sure I am not missing anything. Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional - RM-9160 Roadmaster BrakeMaster Custom Fit Seat Adapter - RM-88316 Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles - RM-88400 Curt Rambler Steel Tow Bar for Curt and Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2inch Hitch - 7,500 lbs - C26FR Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3inch to 2-1/2inch or 2inch - C45408 InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for 3inch Hitches - 3-7/8inch Span - Stainless Steel - 34061074-D Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 2 - BX88359 Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - HM56009 Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles - RM-156-25 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BO74FR

asked by: Gerry B

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We can certainly help you make sure you get all of the parts you need to flat tow your 2019 Ford F-150; a complete flat towing system consists of base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, supplemental braking and possibly a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level during towing. I linked an article below that will help you choose the correct one as well.

The parts that you've listed below do consist of a complete flat towing setup for your 2019 Ford F-150 and will work well together:

Primary components:

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - # BO74FR
Curt Rambler Steel Tow Bar # C26FR
Roadmaster BrakeMaster # RM-9160
Roadmaster BrakeMaster Custom Fit Seat Adapter - # RM-88316
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles - # RM-88400
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56009

Additional parts:

Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3inch to 2-1/2inch or 2inch # C45408
InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for 3inch Hitches - 3-7/8inch Span - Stainless Steel - # 34061074-D
Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 2 # BX88359
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Hello again Tom; the Blue Ox #BLU93FR and Curt #C39ZV are nearly identical so the main difference is the branding and the cost. Both have removable arms and install in the same location. The Curt is actually compatible with Blue Ox and Curt tow bars…

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Answer 2

We have a lock kit that works with Blue Ox tow bars and base plate kits like what you have with the part #BX88359. This will replace the pins of the #BX7420 and lock it to your base plate kit part #BX2232.

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 8

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 9

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 12

Hey Douglas, whenever available I recommend going with the HD version of the Roadactive kits like the part #RAS3611-YHD that fits your 2022 Ford F-150 4WD. The extra capacity of this kit over the non-HD basically doesn't have any downside aside…

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