Recommended Equipment for Flat Towing 2022 Ford F-150 Behind Motorhome

Published 05/12/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3325)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(397)

$1577.69

Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional

(494)

$1525.00

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

(754)

$1349.00

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

(3186)

$205.66

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

(1199)

$45.64

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

(656)

$70.95

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(700)

$47.73

Question:

What all parts will I need to tow my 2022 Ford F150 behind my motorhome? I'd prefer Roadmaster parts if possible. I've used their products in the past and have been very satisfied.

asked by: Rick R

Expert Reply:

You'll need a tow bar, safety cables, base plates, taillight wiring, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the height difference of the receiver hitch on the motorhome and the installed base plate is greater than 3 inches.

For a tow bar, you can't go wrong with the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain, part # RM-522. The tow bar is non-binding so it won't lock up if you're on uneven pavement when you hook or unhook your vehicle and the arms will self center as you pull away, so you won't need to have the vehicle perfectly lined up behind the motorhome when you hitch up. The Roadmaster # RM38VR base plates you'd looked at are exactly what I'd recommend. For safety cables, use # RM-643.

To wire the truck's taillights so they work in tandem with those on the motorhome, I'd go with a diode system like part # RM-152-98146-7. You'll also need a charge line kit, part # RM-156-25 to provide a trickle charge to the battery as you're towing (you'll still want to start the truck's engine every few hours and let it run for 5-10 minutes).

The braking system needed will depend primarily on how long you're planning on keeping the vehicle. If you tend to trade 'em in every 2-3 years, a portable system like the Blue Ox # BLU37TR would make the most sense, as it can be moved from vehicle to vehicle easily. If you're more then drive 'em till the wheels fall off sort, a permanently mounted system like the Demco # DM26VR Air Force One is recommended for motorhomes with air brakes or for coaches with hydraulic brakes, use the Demco # DM86VR Stay In Play DUO. You'll also need a brake light relay, part # RM-88400 to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.

I'll link to our help article that shows you how to measure to see if a high/low adapter will be needed.