hottuna Report post Posted May 6, 2019 Has anyone set up a Lincoln Nautilus for recreational towing ( 4 down)? I am interested in how to hook up ie. put in neutral, stay in neutral, ignition on or off, etc. I have contacted Ford and Lincoln Concierge without much help from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted May 6, 2019 hottuna, Welcome to the Forum. My suggestion would be to contact Blue OX, Roadmaster or Remco to see if they make base plates for your Lincoln. Blue Ox blue0x.com or 800-228-9289 Roadmaster roadmasterinc.com or 800-669-9690 Someone come to my rescue, I can't remember who purchased Remco. Anyway that is where I would start. Good luck, Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted May 7, 2019 Remco was bought out by another company, but are now back on the web as Remco Towing. http://www.remcotowing.com/Towing/Store.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenp Report post Posted May 7, 2019 I was looking to buy a new Nautilus earlier this year but got confused with the owners manual saying (1) place it in "Stay In Neutral" mode per the "transmission" section. Looking at the transmission section it tell you how to do that but then says DO NOT TOW in this mode. I bought a 2018 MKX instead. Lenp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lylefikse Report post Posted May 31, 2019 We looked at this vehicle as well and were told it is not towable 4 down by the dealer. If you get it set up to tow please post how you did it as we are in the market for our next car to tow 4 down. We love our MKS and prefer a sedan but it seems all companies are going to SUV's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lylefikse Report post Posted May 31, 2019 You got me excited when I saw your post and I looked it up online in the owners manual. According to Lincoln the 2.7 L is towable 4 down. Our search begins. The one we looked at must have had the other engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguess Report post Posted July 21, 2019 For the Lincoln Nautilus I haven't been able to find a wiring kit for the brake/tail lights. Blue Ox says they have not made one as they haven't figured it out yet. Road master has wiring instruction for Lincoln Nautilus and Navigator with pictures. Locale ford dealer got for me But, it has a switch to remove power when driving and on when towing. I think I get the switch not to have stray current going to the computer. " Run the flat four wiring harness through the fire wall and wire it to the post side of the remote battery disconnect" My Nautilus has no such remote battery disconnect that I know of and not where it is pictured in wiring instructions. The owners manual says if battery power is low or lost the car will come out of neutral and shift to park. stumped. J Guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 21, 2019 J, Welcome to the Forum. I would have used the Diode Kit and not have cut into the wiring harness. As for your last statement I Would be sure and run a charging line to keep the battery charged. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguess Report post Posted July 21, 2019 This is Roadmaster wiring for Nautilus. https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-6041.pdf jguess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted July 21, 2019 Please be very careful about using diodes. Several manufacturers are voiding the vehicle warranty if you connect using diodes. I just bought a 2019 Equinox and my local RV dealer and Roadmaster stated to not wire into the auto’s rear lights. I used LED system that did not use the auto’s electrical system. Roadmaster and Chevrolet also stated to not use a rock shield in front of the Equinox. I assume to not block air flow, but the reason was not stated. Both also stated to use a charge wire to keep the battery up. Not sure why this wouldn’t void warranty, also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 When I had my CR-V set up they used a wiring kit from Blue Ox that added extra led lights to the light housing and I am not in any way tied into the car wiring. Thus preventing any questions about being spliced into the CR-V wiering. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted July 21, 2019 My LED system was from Roadmaster which was a lot easier than diode wiring I did on my first two towers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguess Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Thanks for the inputs I called Roadmaster this morning and got my questions answered. I have got an appointment Aug 2nd in Vancouver WA. at Roadmaster. They will install the wiring mod and the light wiring from coach to car. Also, Air Force One, Base plate and a Charge line. Will post after completed. https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-6041.pdf J Guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markgrabowski Report post Posted November 15, 2019 On 7/22/2019 at 4:05 PM, jguess said: Thanks for the inputs I called Roadmaster this morning and got my questions answered. I have got an appointment Aug 2nd in Vancouver WA. at Roadmaster. They will install the wiring mod and the light wiring from coach to car. Also, Air Force One, Base plate and a Charge line. Will post after completed. https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-6041.pdf J Guess On 7/22/2019 at 4:05 PM, jguess said: Thanks for the inputs I called Roadmaster this morning and got my questions answered. I have got an appointment Aug 2nd in Vancouver WA. at Roadmaster. They will install the wiring mod and the light wiring from coach to car. Also, Air Force One, Base plate and a Charge line. Will post after completed. https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-6041.pdf J Guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
