Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Ford Maverick

Published 10/11/2023

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3329)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(397)

$1499.89

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set

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$320.74

Question:

We have a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid that we wany to tow behind a 2017 Coachman Pursuit 30 FW. Can you recommend a package of items needed to safely tow the Maverick. I would prefer the Roadmaster base plate as it doesnt require as much cutting of the plastic up front. I also prefer a permanently installed braking controller.

asked by: Clarence T

Expert Reply:

The first thing you need to flat tow your 2023 Ford Maverick would be a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect part # RM97RR which provides the connection between the tow bar and the vehicle.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

expert reply by: Jameson C