Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L
Updated 11/10/2025 | Published 08/06/2022
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Recommended set up for towing 2016 explorer 3.5L behind rv?
asked by: Evans
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and charge line to keep your battery from dying. I have listed all the parts you will need below along with any installation videos I was able to find.
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights item # RM-676
Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-524445-5
Wiring Harness: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251
Charge Line: Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
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Steve
11/10/2025
Are there any adapters for a NSA Tow Bar. For any of the base plates?