Best Flat Tow Package For 2017 Lincoln Navigator L 4x4

Updated 10/21/2026 | Published 10/15/2026

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5226)

$609.00

Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 8" Rise/Drop - 10,000 lbs

(192)

$274.46

Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide

(22)

$248.41

etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10.5K

(236)

$913.86

etrailer Tow Bar Cover for Blue Ox, Roadmaster, Demco, Curt, and etrailer Tow Bars

(181)

$29.26

etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", & 3" Hitches - Chrome

(3820)

$25.51

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

(3610)

$183.21

Roadmaster 10" Safety Cable Extensions w/ Quick Links - 2 Pack

(59)

$58.94

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(845)

$1245.50

Question:

Hi, I have a 2015 Thor outlaw 37LS and a 2017 Lincoln Navigator L 4x4 I’d like to flat tow 4 wheels down The outlaw didn’t come w trailer hitch it’s a class A toy hauler motor home I’ve read it can tow up to 10,000 lbs if there isn’t anything else in the garage which my garage is empty so anyways I’d like to purchase 10k tow hitch Base plate for the navigator Tow bar Electrical connections for lights and brakes And whatever else I might need to get em moving Also do you have an installer in/around Orlando FL Thank you

asked by: Ozzy B

Expert Reply:

Hey Ozzy, thanks for reaching out. Yes, I can definitely help you with this. Here are the parts I recommend for flat towing your 2017 Lincoln Navigator:

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BO74FR

- etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10.5K # e67ZR

- Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267

- Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional # SM99251

That will cover all the main flat tow components. You may end up needing a drop hitch like part # BLU28XR to compensate for any height differences between the base plate arms and the hitch on your RV. Any difference of more than 3" will require a drop hitch. Remember, if the drop hitch is used, Safety Cable Extensions # RM-910648-10 will be required. I also recommend grabbing a cover # e76FV and a hitch lock # e98881 to protect your tow bar.

For the tow hitch, the Curt Weld-On Hitch # C47CR is what I recommend. It has a 16K capacity so more than enough to tow your Navigator. It comes with adjustable flanges that can fit frames between 18" and 44" wide, so you'll definitely want to measure your frame and make sure it falls within that range. If not, just let me know and we can look at other options.

As far as installers, we do have a few in the Orlando FL area. I recommend checking with Automotive One in Longwood. They have experience doing flat tow installs. I've included the link to our installer locator for you below. You can enter your zip code and see the full list of installers nearest you.

Have you flat towed before? Or will this be your first time?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Joe M.

10/20/2026

I purchased the Blue Ox Base plate kit for my 2017 Ford F150. I already had the tow bar but needed the base plates. After reading the instructions, I decided to install them myself. This installation was very simple. Unbolt the existing tow hooks and then bolt up the new base plates on the existing holes. It was also necessary to drill one additional hole on each plate install for an additional bolt. Total installation time was less than a half hour and could have been done faster but I was in no hurry. This installation is very simple, if you have a drill and a few wrenches and sockets it is a very easy job.