Recommended Blue Ox Parts to Flat Tow a 2023 Ford Ranger

Published 11/28/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5103)

$592.85

Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

(492)

$1079.00

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

(3519)

$193.39

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(765)

$49.53

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

(562)

$1399.00

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(831)

$1245.50

Question:

What parts do I need to flat tow a 2023 Ford Ranger? I would like to use blue ox base plates and tow bar.

asked by: Timothy

Expert Reply:

To flat tow a 2023 Ford Ranger with a Blue Ox Base Plate and tow bar you will need the following parts:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380

Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # BLU77XR

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

Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes

Both of these systems will also require the item # RM-88400 in order to prevent the Ranger's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.

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.