Recommended Base Plates for Flat Towing 2010 Ford Escape Behind Motorhome

Updated 06/05/2014 | Published 06/04/2014

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4612)

$542.40

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(397)

$1505.17

Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs

(450)

$712.30

Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 6K GTW, 200 lbs TW

(1571)

$108.51

Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - Incandescent

(438)

$83.00

Question:

Hi there. Do you have base plates and the other things I need to flat tow my 2010 Escape XLT?

asked by: Peter M

Expert Reply:

We can get your 2010 Escape all set for flat towing. The essential items needed for flat towing include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, base plates and a supplementary braking system. A high/low adapter is also often required to keep the tow bar level when hitched to your motorhome.

First, for base plates I suggest the Blue Ox # BX2605 that you referenced. You can use the Alpha tow bar # BX7380 and this is a great choice since it includes the safety cables. For a lighting solution I suggest Roadmaster's # RM-155 bulb and socket kit. For a braking system, which is required in most states, I recommend the portable wireless Patriot from Blue Ox, part # BLU37TR.

I also linked our page for high/low adapters, such as # RM-076, which provides 6-inches of drop.