Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 Ford Maverick
Updated 06/21/2023 | Published 06/20/2023
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I am looking to flat tow a 2023 Ford Maverick and have a couple of questions. do I need a charge line kit? do I need a brake light relay kit?
asked by: Gary
Expert Reply:
Yes, and no. If you plan on using the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR, you were looking at, you will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-88400. It will keep your Maverick's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.
You will not need to install a charge line.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2023 Ford Maverick are listed below:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM97RR
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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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Every-Trip Setup
- Built-In Battery
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Wireless Display
- Blue Ox
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