Flat Towing a 2021 Ford Ranger With Adaptive Cruise Control

Published 10/29/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5188)

$626.19

Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates

(45)

$112.62

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

(843)

$1425.00

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

(3584)

$166.42

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3662)

$575.00

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs

(857)

$1545.00

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(775)

$47.30

Replacement Base Pins with Chains and Clips for Roadmaster Tow Bars - Qty 2

(276)

$43.49

Question:

Will the Blue Ox removable arms work in theRoadmaster base plates. I already have a Blue Ox Avail towbar that I wish to use on this new Ranger truck.

asked by: Clyde H

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for a 2021 Ford Ranger is part number BX2689 and this is listed on the etrailer site under, # BLU77XR. It is a confirmed fit for all models/trim levels of the 2021 Ford Ranger and includes models with ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control.

To flat-tow a 2021 Ford Ranger you need at minimum, base plates, safety cables, tow bar, a wiring solution for indicator lights, and supplemental braking that is required by law.

My preferred listing of these items for a 2021 Ford Ranger are:

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-524459-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All TerrainTow Bar, # RM-676 (Safety Cables Included)
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles, # RM-88400
Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System, # DM86VR

Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.

expert reply by: Michael R

Clyde H.

10/29/2021

Will the Blue Ox removable arms work in theRoadmaster base plates. I already have a Blue Ox Avail towbar that I wish to use on this new Ranger truck.

Michael R.

10/29/2021

Yes, it will. To use your Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar, # BX7420 with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-524459-5 on your 2021 Ford Ranger, you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket, # BX88185 and Replacement Base Pins with Chains and Clips for Roadmaster Tow Bars, # RM-910029. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket actually replaces the lug connection point allowing the two to have proper fitment.