Recommended Flat Tow Setup For a 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor With 6.2L Engine
Question:
I have a 2010 ford f150 raptor with a 6.2 i am wondering if the rm-9243-1 fits my truck.
asked by: Paul C
Expert Reply:
Yes, the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 will fit your 2010 Ford Raptor with the 6.2L engine. I would recommend going with a different kit though as your 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor has a curb weight from the factory of 5,908lbs and both the Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain tow bars that this kit is designed to work with are only rated up to 6,000lbs.
I recommend using the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422 with your Raptor. These tow bars are rated for up to 10,000lbs which will allow you to carry some additional weight in your cab or bed when flat towing. The RoadMaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-3 is the correct towing kit for these bars. You can use the included diodes with your tail lights. Since your battery will drain while it is being flat towed you will need a Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to maintain the battery in your Raptor off the charging system on your towed vehicle.
The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 are the correct mounts for the BlackHawk 2 bars to attach to your Raptor.
For a braking system I recommend either the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 which is designed to work with towed vehicles that have hydraulic brakes or the Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System # SM99243 for towed vehicles with air brakes. Which ever system you get you will also need a Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 to prevent the brake lights from overriding the turn signals from the motorhome.
Lastly you may need an adapter like the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter # RM-048-4. The tow bars must be within 3" of level vertically between your towed vehicle and the mounts on your Raptor. When the base plate was installed on a truck with 275/65R18 tires the center of the mounts were 17-1/2" off the ground. You will need to compare this to your tires, and hitch height to determine if you will need an adapter.
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