Roadmaster Flat Towing Parts Needed for 2021 Ford Ranger

Published 01/30/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3492)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(475)

$1651.86

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

(3384)

$174.82

Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs

(158)

$1375.00

Question:

What items do I need to connect my 2021 Ford Ranger to a motorhomes for legal flat towing? Please send list with part numbers and/or links. I want to use Roadmaster Sterling tow bar rated 8000lbs.

asked by: Steve C

Expert Reply:

The correct Roadmaster base plate kit for your 2021 Ford Ranger is the part # RM-524459-5 Steve which also works great with the Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar part # RM-576 that you are planning on using.

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C