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I have been flat towing with the RVI Shadow for over a year now with no issues.

I bought and carry an extra breakaway key just in case someone pulls mine!

Are you using a DC charger or just a direct line? You should have a current limiting DC charger to charge the battery in the Maverick while flat towing. The line itself would then be sized for the charger you are using.

I tow with a charge line and monitor the battery voltage while towing.

No it does not increase.

I have now done both. The bottom line to me is how easy it is to flat tow my Maverick. It can quickly be connected, put in neutral tow, or disconnected. If it wasn’t for the camera I wouldn’t even know it’s back there.

RVI Shadow. Easy to install and works well.

Please share your install details. I think someone needs to design and 3d print some short of backing mount behind the light to the bumper so the light can point straight ahead.

Yes and it tows great! There’s plenty of great information here and i suggest looking at ETrailer. They have everything you will need including reviews and how to videos.

I had the same issue with the Roadmaster baseplate. There’s not enough room.

Thanks for the write up. I would add, turn off the parking brake.

Two bucket method for me. Quality car soap only. Soap gun to make sure there is plenty of soap on the car. Deionized water for spotless wash. Turtle Wax hybrid flex spray for a final wax as you dry step. Comes out show room appearing every time.

I just installed the Roadmaster diode kit and cut into the Ford wiring. So far, so good. All lights are working with no issues.

Another vote for Turtle Wax Ceramic Hybrid!

I like the idea of the brake light on the dash. To take that one step farther, how about using a wireless switch to indicate when the factory brakes are applied? Tie it to wireless relay with a light on the dash of the coach.

Thank you!

@tabrewer Not to hijack this post but can you show pictures of your install? I have a hybrid being delivered any day now and I am about to pull the trigger to order the parts needed for flat towing. There seems to be little to no documentation on installing a shadow unit in the Maverick. I...

Thanks for posting this as I feel the same way. I have a Lariat hybrid on order replacing my Lincoln Aviator for the same reason, I need something to tow behind my RV!