Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2018 Ford Explorer

Updated 01/02/2024 | Published 12/31/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs

(863)

$1545.00

etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(362)

$862.59

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(836)

$467.71

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

(3616)

$183.32

Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit

(711)

$128.49

Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas Only

(439)

$215.90

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

(582)

$1399.00

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

(847)

$1245.50

Question:

I have a 2018 ford explorer I need to know what I need to flat towing behind my class A. What kits I need. Not expensive but safe.

asked by: Kevin S

Expert Reply:

To flat tow your 2018 Ford Explorer while keeping price in mind you'll need to following components:

Baseplate: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98962.

Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This tow bar includes safety cables and has an adjustable head to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Explorer.

Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit will splice in your Explorer's tail light wiring to display the motorhome's traffic signals.

Braking System: If the motorhome has hydraulic brakes then you'll need the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. If it has air brakes then you'll need to use the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System # SM99243 instead. Since the brake light switch wire on your Explorer isn't useable you will also need a stop light switch kit # RM-751000 when installing the indicator light for the # SM99251.

Since you'll need to disconnect the battery in order to flat tow I recommend also picking up the Roadmaster Battery Disconnect # RM-766 to make this process as easy as pressing a button. This is optional so you can save some money and physically remove the negative cable from the battery each time as well.