Complete Flat Tow Set-Up for 2021 Ford Ranger Pulled Behind 2025 Coachmen Encore 335FS

Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/23/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4617)

$604.95

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

(755)

$1349.00

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

(3187)

$100.94

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

(1201)

$42.86

Replacement 1/2" Vacuum Check Valve for Roadmaster InvisiBrake and Second Vehicle Kit

(13)

$40.32

Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles

(208)

$615.00

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K

(793)

$1545.00

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(702)

$47.75

Question:

Hello, I am looking to setup my 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat Tremor for flat tow behind my 2025 Coachmen Encore 335FS. I have done research on your site and would like confirmation of the parts needed prior to purchase. I really appreciate all of your instructive videos! Here is the list: Blue Ox Baseplate kit - BLU77XR Wiring Kit - RM-154 Tow Bar - RM 677 Braking System - DM86VR Check valve for vacuum- RM-452142 Brake light relay - RM88400 Trickle charge wire - RM-156-25 Does this appear to be complete or am I missing anything? Any cheaper but equivalent alternatives of the items listed that have similar quality? Any coupon codes to help with the pain? Thanks for any input. James

asked by: James J

Expert Reply:

Hello James,

More than happy to check your flat tow set-up for your 2021 Ford Ranger.

- Base Plate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU77XR

- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K # RM-677

- Wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors # RM-154

- Braking System: Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional # DM86VR - since your coach has hydraulic and not air brakes

- Valve: Replacement 1/2" Vacuum Check Valve for Roadmaster InvisiBrake and Second Vehicle Kit # RM-452142 (this piece will make the braking system install a little easier as Ryan mentions in the install video)

- Brake Light Relay: Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

- Charge Line (or as I like to call it, "Peace of Mind": Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

This is definitely a tow package I would put together. You even got the right tow bars to the Blue Ox Base Plate. The only other thing I can suggest is the added protection of the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles # RM-4750.

So now that you are done with the interview process James, when are you ready to start your new role here at etrailer?

I also attached a help article on the "Must-Have Flat Towing Components," it's a good read whether you are a seasoned flat tower, or just getting started. So which one is it, are you new to the flat tow world, or is this your first vehicle? Do you have your first big trip planned for after you get things set-up?

expert reply by: Kate F

Kate F.

8/15/2025

Hey James, It looks like you've got most of your flat tow setup ready to go! Did you decide to add the Tow Defender Protective Screen for extra protection? I'm curious because it might help others planning their setup too. Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with!