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Best Supplemental Braking System for a Hybrid 2006 Ford Escape  

Updated 06/10/2023 | Published 06/09/2023



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Best supplemental braking system for flat towing a 2006 ford escape hybrid. The main thing Im worried about is the braking system for the hybrid has a dual braking system. One generates electricity for the hybrid battery. Thanks

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The best supplemental braking system for your Hybrid model 2006 Ford Escape is going to be the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR. It has a setting that addresses your dual braking system. You will want to select H mode for hybrids. This will prevent any damage to your power-assist brakes.

You will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-88400. It is required to prevent your Escape's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.

Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Escape are listed below:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates item # e44ZR

Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 4406-1

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.


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