Full Flat Towing Set Up For A 2023 Lincoln Nautilus Using A Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar  

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Hi Greg, congrats on the new ride!

To get your 2023 Lincoln Nautilus with the 2.7 liter engine set up for flat towing, you will need the following parts:

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e67FV
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267
Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas Only # RM-766
Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 7,500 lbs - Qty 2 # BX88196 (may not need if you cables are in good condition)

This gets you 90% of the way there. Your Nautilus does need to have the battery disconnected, so you will definitely need the # RM-766 as it makes that process a lot easier. The etrailer base plate will attach to your Blue Ox Alpha tow bar without the need of any kind of adapter as well, so that's definitely a plus. You could also install the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 if you wanted to, but it isn't really necessary with the battery being disconnected.

The last thing you will need is a braking system (if you do not already have one). I have my top three options listed below, but keep in mind you will need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751475 when using any of them (or any braking system for that matter).

Portable:
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional # BLU37TR
Permanent:
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes # SM99251
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes # SM99243

This is a lot of parts, just let me know if you have any questions about anything. What kind of RV will you be towing your Nautilus with?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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etrailer Base Plate e67FV Installed 2023 Nautilus
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Tony H.

4/24/2026

Lazer S nailed it.

Lazer S.

4/27/2026

@TonyH Thanks! I do what I can. ^___^

Greg

4/30/2026

Thank you!!

Lazer S.

4/30/2026

@Greg You're very welcome!