Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Question:
I have a 2014 F-150 Raptor SVT I would like to tow behind 42foot Winnebago Motorhome. What are your recommendations to set this up? Also, will miles register while towing?
asked by: Ted
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, you will need base plates, a tow bar, wiring, safety cables, and a supplemental braking system.
For the base plate for your SVT Raptor, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms # BX2630. These base plates feature hidden reinforcements, meaning that less of the bracket will show, and the removable arms help keep a clean look for the truck when not being towed. The tow hook will need to be removed to install these base plates and some minor drilling is required.
The tow bar I recommend is the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. This is a motorhome mount tow bar that will store on the motorhome when not in use. The Alpha has a weight capacity of 6,500 pounds. The required safety cables are included with this tow bar.
The tow wiring is needed so your vehicle lights will work in sync with your motorhome lights. I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56000. This harness will install into the vehicle's existing wiring without cutting or splicing. I have attached an installation video for you.
The supplemental braking system I recommend is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. The Patriot applies the brakes in your towed vehicle proportionally to those of your motorhome. This system includes the breakaway device and mounts easily in towed vehicle. I have attached an installation video of the Patriot.
Additionally, you may need a wiring extension to connect the wiring on your F-150 Raptor to the wiring on your motorhome. I have linked a page that will show you all of our wiring extensions. In order to tow your vehicle level, a high-low adapter may also be needed. I have linked all of our high low adapters for you as well.
When it comes to miles on the vehicle while flat towing, miles will register on a vehicle that uses an older style analog odometer. However, with newer digital odometer displays, miles typically will not accumulate when being flat towed.
Help articles on flat towing are also linked for your convenience. You will want to check your owner's manual to be sure the steps required to flat tow your vehicle are followed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
- Blue Ox
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