Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum
Updated 10/29/2024 | Published 10/28/2024
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I bought this Ford F150 with the tow part on the front which is a Roadmaster Part. 524467-5. So I am thinking that I need all the rest of the parts to tow my truck a 2021 F150 Platinum Edition behind my Motor home. What are they and what do you recommend? Thanks Curtis
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Expert Reply:
Hey Curtis,
If you already have a baseplate installed then there's a good chance you might also have some other flat towing components still installed on your F-150. Starting with the baseplate, did they leave you the removable arms that pop into the baseplate? If not you'll need to fill out the # RM-ARMS form attached below and send it into Roadmaster to get some replacements.
From there you'll need a compatible tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables bracketed to the arms so you won't have to purchase them separately or worry about them dragging on the ground. The head/shank also has a built in tilt/rise/drop feature to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and F-150.
Next you'll need a light kit like the Roadmaster Smart Diode Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM38FR or # RM26FR for incandescent tail lights. This would splice into your F-150's tail light wiring to transfer the motorhome's traffic signals to the tail lights. I would check to see if you already have something like this in place. You'll likely see the 6-pole socket # RM-910030-7 up front hidden in the front fascia/grille if you already have it.
Next you'll need a compatible supplemental braking system for your motorhome's brake type. If you have hydraulic brakes you'll want the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251. If your motorhome has air brakes you'll need the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 instead.
You'll likely also need a Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 to prevent the brake signal from overriding your turn signal. If you go with magnetic lights instead of splice-ins like I recommended above this won't be needed.
Since your F-150's battery will drain while you tow I recommend installing a charge line # RM-156-25 to avoid having to stop every few of hours to run the F-150's engine and recharge the battery with the alternator. If your motorhome doesn't have a charge line ran to the 7-way then you'll also need the # RM-156-75.
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