Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Ford F-150

Updated 06/08/2022 | Published 06/07/2022

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$524.95

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

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

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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

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Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

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Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights

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Question:

Whats needed to tow 2021 Ford F150 Anyone flat tow a new ford f150? if so how the tow bar attachment and the wiring for lights? My 2013 2500hd was easy, remove the tow hooks mount roadmaster tow adapters, wiring premade by roadmaster runs from the rear taillight connector box to the front of the truck plug and play.

asked by: Charlie D

Expert Reply:

The best flat tow set-up for a 2021 Ford F-150 is as follows:

- Base Plates, Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM38VR
- Tow Bar, Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, # RM-676 (includes the needed safety cables)
- Wiring for Indicator Lights, Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit, # RO44FR
- Supplemental Braking System, Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System, # BLU37TR along with, Brake-Lite Relay, # RM-88400 and Battery Charge Line Kit, # RM-156-25

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM38VR are a direct-connect design that are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar.

The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, # RM-676 has the needed safety cables with it along with integrated LED lights that turn on and off with your RV's tail lights. The unique, eggshell design of the Nighthawk distributes stress evenly throughout its aluminum body, resulting in a lightweight yet durable tow bar. Critical points are made even stronger to allow for an 8,000-lb capacity.

The Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit, # RO44FR lets you connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system so that you'll have the signal lights necessary for flat towing your vehicle. This wiring kit is designed to work with LED lights only. If your vehicle has incandescent lights, you'll need to use the smart diode kit designed for incandescent tail lights # RO94FR instead.

The Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System, # BRK2019 is a proportional system that provides precise, responsive braking for your F-150. You will want to install the Brake-Lite Relay, # RM-88400 and Battery Charge Line Kit, # RM-156-25 along with this braking system.