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Recommended Flat Tow Setup for a 2026 Ford Maverick  

Updated 08/11/2026 | Published 08/05/2026

Question:

I am thinking of up grading my tow vehicle to a ford maverick. I already have a Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar. What do I need?

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Expert Reply:

Hey Kelvin, welcome back. To flat tow a 2026 Ford Maverick with your Demco Commander II Tow Bar item # DM9511012, I recommend the following parts:

Baseplate Kit - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit item # DM38CV

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267. If you held onto your 7-way to 6-way cable from your current flat tow, you'll just need the RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector item # RM-910030-7, Socket Bracket item # RM-910030-5, and the Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-152.

Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes

Charge Line - Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Line Kit for Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking Systems item # DM66VR. This is the easiest and least expensive way to add the required charge line because it routes through the Demco item # SM99251 or item # SM99243.

What kind of motorhome do you have and what vehicle are you currently flat towing? If you have other components you plan on moving over to your Maverick just let me know below where it says Add Comment, and I can adjust this list to reflect any other parts you may need.

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Vern H.

8/10/2026

Not to bad to install. Looks good.

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Jerred H.

8/11/2026

@VernH That's good to know Vern. Thanks for coming back and sharing that feedback.
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Kelvin K.

8/10/2026

I have a small class c on f450. My tow vehicle is a Suzuki side kick. I do not have a supplemental brakes. Do I need them?

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Jerred H.

8/11/2026

@KelvinK Yes, you do. Especially if you're upgrading to a heavier Maverick being pulled by a Class C. Plus they're required by law in every state and providence you're driving in except for Hawaii. Texas has a 3,000 lbs rule but if you're driving in any other state you have to follow theirs.

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