Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor

Published 11/23/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(385)

$514.70

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(397)

$1577.67

Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates-RV Mount-2" Hitch-10.5K

(47)

$1145.00

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

(3187)

$175.28

Question:

What do i need to flat tow my 2021 Raptor F-150?

asked by: Wesley

Expert Reply:

The first thing you need to flat tow your 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit like the Demco Tabless kit part # DM56MV which is easy to install and use. Next you would need a tow bar like the Demco Excali-Bar III part # DM9511013-BX.

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.