Setting up 2013 Focus auto/pb start for towed. Looking for ideas for lights (battery must be disconnected) and break-away switch placement. Have read about jump-start being used for power. Would like to know what size and brand used. Have elected to stay with Roadmaster brackets as I prefer the wider spread. Thanks for any information you have.jim

I also have a 2013 Focus but it's a 5-speed. Didn't like the procedure for towing an automatic so I can't help there.However, I've installed a completely separate lighting system that is powered by the MH. A power line also runs from the MH to a Toad-Charge unit because I use a power line from the Focus battery to power my Even-Brake. As for the breakaway switch, I made an adaptor that will use the 2 rods that a receptacle is usually installed to. The MH umbilical cord will run back and into the engine compartment where it will mates with a 5-wire plug.I don't want to cut away more of the grill than I have to.I'm having the base plate installed Tuesday and when I have it all together I'll send you a few pics (if you send your e-mail address to me at rmmpe@yahoo.com).If all is as I expect on the Focus, the steering column doesn't lock so I won't have to leave a key in the ignition.

check out Tow Daddy. This is what I used. I installed the module under the mat where the spare goes. Pretty easy install and works flawlessly. TOW DADDY.COM I believe. We pull a 2012 auto with pb start and have had o problems. Larry

Bob I don't understand your breakaway setup. Larry tow daddy on the short list.thanks guys.jim

Jim,I'm not using the socket mounting posts near the center of the grill for getting electric to the Focus. Those posts are where I mount the breakaway switch.Bob

I have a Blue Ox set up I use a 7-wire connector to my 2012 SE and it powers all the rear lights. I bolted the break-away under and behind the front grill, and I power my Brake Buddy with a rechargeable 12 volt power pack, I don't remember what size pack it is, I don't have it at home, but I do know it is one rated to start a V-8 that has a dead battery. Also, the procedure for towing an automatic is simple, you put it in neutral and take off the negative cable at the post, and off you go, couldn't be much simpler.Nick

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rmmpe
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May 04, 2013
I also have a 2013 Focus but it's a 5-speed. Didn't like the procedure for towing an automatic so I can't help there.

However, I've installed a completely separate lighting system that is powered by the MH. A power line also runs from the MH to a Toad-Charge unit because I use a power line from the Focus battery to power my Even-Brake.

As for the breakaway switch, I made an adaptor that will use the 2 rods that a receptacle is usually installed to. The MH umbilical cord will run back and into the engine compartment where it will mates with a 5-wire plug.
I don't want to cut away more of the grill than I have to.

I'm having the base plate installed Tuesday and when I have it all together I'll send you a few pics (if you send your e-mail address to me at rmmpe@yahoo.com).

If all is as I expect on the Focus, the steering column doesn't lock so I won't have to leave a key in the ignition.

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