Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Ford F-350 with Factory Winch

Published 10/23/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4705)

$592.70

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(422)

$1457.00

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

(774)

$850.22

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3257)

$189.42

Question:

I have a 2022 Ford F-350 looking at a blue ox base plate package. Will it fit with the Ford factory winch option?

asked by: Charley

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BLU56FR fits your 2022 Ford F-350 with the Ford factory winch.

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. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. 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.