Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Ford Edge AWD

Published 10/19/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4614)

$589.29

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2125)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(396)

$1482.94

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

(751)

$954.80

Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(80)

$879.00

Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(383)

$515.47

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3183)

$179.84

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(401)

$850.00

Question:

Hello, we are debating between Blue Ox and Demco setups to tow a 2009 Ford Edge behind a 2001 Monaco Diplomat 40 foot with a two inch receiver. What items all will be needed for the Blue Ox setup? What items all will be needed for the Demco setup? What are the advantages to each? Can the brands be mixed items from Demco and Blue Ox on the same setup or is that not recommended? I also read some good reviews for Roadmaster #4408-1 but dont know the other items I would need with it for a complete setup. Your expertise is greatly appreciated!

asked by: BrianD

Expert Reply:

Between all three setups you really only have two components that have to match between brands with the tow bars and base plate kits. So with the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX2190 that fits your 2009 Ford Edge you'd need a Blue Ox tow bar like # BX7420. With the Roadmaster # 4408-1 you'd need the tow bar # RM-520, and Demco # DM9519210 you'd need the # DM9511012.

I really like the Blue Ox setups as they are really well-made and easiest to use.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. 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.

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.