Best Parts for Flat Towing a 2013 Ford Edge AWD V6 Without Adaptive Cruise Control

Published 07/21/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4612)

$484.00

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

(493)

$1525.00

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

(754)

$1349.00

Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles

(15)

$73.85

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

(1199)

$45.63

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

(792)

$1545.00

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(700)

$47.73

Question:

Looking for a tow bar, baseplate, braking unit with all wiring harness and safety accessories to allow me to flat tow my Edge. I am wanting a quote for a 2013 Ford EDGE, AWD, V6 and no adaptive cruise control.

asked by: Mike H

Expert Reply:

Here are the parts I recommend installing to flat tow your 2013 Ford Edge:

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2628
- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-677
- Hopkins Custom Wiring Kit # HM56001
- Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25
- Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400
- Brake System # DM86VR (motorhome hydraulic brakes) OR # DM26VR (motorhome air brakes)
- High-Low Adapter (see attached article - bracket height is 26-1/2" for base plate kit)

This combination of parts gives you the best from each manufacturer which is why I didn't go with a kit that used all parts from the same company. The Blue Ox base plate kit looks the best while the Nighthawk tow bar is easily visible with the LED lights plus it comes with safety cables and half of the wiring. The Hopkins wiring tees in behind your tail lights instead of splicing, and then the charge line and relay kits ensure your Edge is operating properly while being towed.

The brake systems and high-low adapter needed are determined by your motorhome. I like these brake kits because they are a one-time install and then really easy to get ready for towing.

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