Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 2012 Ford F-150 FX2 EcoBoost
Updated 06/02/2025 | Published 05/30/2025
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Hello! I need assistance completing a flat towing set for my 2012 Ford F150 FX2 Ecoboost. Im looking to purchase the Etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar compatible with Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates. The part number is e47Z. It will be mounted on an RV motorhome Class A with a 2-inch hitch. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you and Best regards
asked by: Leonid S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hey Leonid thanks for the information. The etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e47ZR you mentioned has a maximum capacity of 6,000 lbs. Your 2012 Ford F150 FX2 Ecoboost weighs just over 5,100 lbs completely empty. If you're running a full tank of gas, throw any luggage inside, or stuff in the bed of your truck you're going to want to jump up to the 10k item # e67ZR tow bar.
Here are the rest of the parts you'll need to flat tow a 2012 Ford F150 FX2 EcoBoost:
Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BO74FR
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord item # RM-15267
Charge Line - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25
Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes
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.
If you have any additional questions, go ahead and click on the box below that says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Blue Ox Apollo Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 12,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 12500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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