Full Flat Towing Setup For 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid Lariat With Active Cruise Control

Updated 06/22/2026 | Published 05/22/2026

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3599)

$575.00

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

(828)

$1425.00

Demco Stay IN Play DUO Inline Air Pressure Regulator

(4)

$82.95

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3507)

$173.53

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

(3507)

$103.25

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

(1414)

$50.52

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

(395)

$44.20

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit

(696)

$51.56

Question:

I have a 2026 Ford Maverick Lariat with ACC. Is the Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit RM87NQ the correct one for my vehicle? I have the Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar, Demco Stay-in-play Duo brake system, and the Stop light switch from a previous car. Im assuming Ill need a smart diode kit. Can you recommend the appropriate kit? Also, do I need a Charge line for this vehicle? If so which one? Anything else I need to fully setup my truck for flat towing? Thank you!

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

Hey David! As long as your 2026 Maverick is a hybrid, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM87NQ is indeed a fit. There are no baseplates for non-hybrid models as only the hybrids are flat towable. These baseplates are a good setup for the Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar you already have, so no adapters are needed :).

The Demco Stay IN Play DUO braking system # DM86VR will work well, but you'll also want regulator adapter # DM88UV to help regulate the braking pressure for the Maverick. It's not technically required, but it's strongly recommended!

You will indeed want a charge line kit # RM-156-25 since the battery will be drained will towing.
You can use the brake light switch you already have, but there's also a custom fit one if you prefer that route: # RM87GR.

For light wiring, I'd go with a kit like Roadmaster # RM-15267 which includes the diodes you'll need.

You will be all set after these parts! Let me know if you need anything else David. Where do you plan to go on your first trip?

expert reply by: Andrew N

Paul

5/27/2026

I installed the RM87NQ on my 2025 Maverick Lariat Hybrid last fall and have so far towed it approximately 5100 miles. It hooks up just fine and is not real noticeable when the tow arms are removed. I have a different braking system then what is stated but I do have the diode set up for the rear lights. The system is all easily installed and the setup is working fine.

Richard

5/27/2026

I called Roadmaster tech line and asked them if I needed a diode and they said the 2025 maverick didn't need one. So I didn't install one and didn't have issues. Hope that answers your question. Richard G

Steve

5/28/2026

Installed this base plate last year. Fairly easy to install, No diode neeed for my 2025 Mavrick. Easy to hookup and unhook. Have towed across the us and no problems. Would recommened to buy this item.

David

6/21/2026

Andrew - thank you for the detailed response! I'm confused why I need the 12v outlet kit for the air pressure regulator. It doesn't look like it requires power? Do I need the 12v outlet kit for something else?

Andrew N.

6/21/2026

@David You know, you're right! I'm so sorry about that, that's my mistake. The 12v outlet is NOT needed here since it's a permanent system. The 12v outlet is only needed on portable systems that plug in. Good catch, and sorry again.

David

6/22/2026

@AndrewN - no problem! I couple of other things you might want to recommend to people moving from one vehicle to the next with the Duo is a new breakaway switch if they had to leave it on the original car and a new 6 way plug. Also, I added Loctite RTV to seal up the new 6 way plug. David

Andrew N.

6/22/2026

@David Yes good idea. The Roadmaster # RM-15267 would be a better kit than the 4 way flat universal kit, since the # RM-15267 comes with new 6 way plug and the new 7 way to 6 way cord :).