Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2021 Ford Ranger

Updated 04/24/2023 | Published 04/20/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5231)

$610.23

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

(581)

$1599.00

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

(847)

$1425.00

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K

(863)

$1545.00

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Lock Set

(28)

$222.32

Question:

What tow bar and base plates would be sufficient for flat towing a 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab?

asked by: Clarke

Expert Reply:

To get your 2021 Ford Ranger setup for flat towing I recommend the following parts:

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU77XR
- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-677 (with safety cables)
- Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2
- Brake Kit # DM26VR (motorhome air brakes) OR # DM86VR (motorhome hydraulic brakes)
- High-Low Adapter (see attached helpful article - bracket height is 17" for Blue Ox base plate kit)

The Blue Ox base plate kit has removeable tabs for a clean look when you aren't towing, and then the tow bar comes with safety cables and part of a wiring kit. The accessory kit gives you the rest of the wiring as well as locks and a storage cover for the tow bar.

When it comes to the brake kits I like these options because they install permanently but out of the way, and they are easy to get connected when you need to flat tow.