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  • Will the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar Work with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit for a 2008 Saturn Vue XE
  • You can use your Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar, # BX4330, with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 3151-1A, on your 2008 Saturn Vue XE, but you will need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-033, and the Quick Disconnects, # RM-201. I have attached an installation video of this base plate kit for you to check out. A few other items that you may want to look at to complete your flat towing set up are a lighting kit, safety cables, or a supplemental braking system. I have...
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  • Replacement Hardware to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • We do have the complete hardware kit for the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24620 that fits a Saturn S Series. You'll use part # RHK and then enter the hitch's model number and select the manufacturer from the drop down. This will order you the exact hardware kit for your hitch.
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  • 7-Way Blade Style to 4-Way Round Pin Adapter and Extension for Flat Towing a Car Behind a Motor Home
  • I have just what you need. For a 7-Way blade style trailer connector to a 4-Way round pin on the front of your toad you can use the Hopkins Flex-Coil adapter, # HM47043. I have linked a video showing the adapter in use.
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  • Parts Needed To Install Trailer Brake Controller On a 2006 Saturn Vue With 4-Way Flat Connector
  • As you already have the 4-way flat connectors on your two Saturn Vue's you will only need a 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L for each vehicle. This will provide you with the 7-way that connects to your 4-way and has the wiring for running power to the 7-way charge line. The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 works differently from other brake controllers. It is powered by the charge line on the 7-way circuit. It uses the input from...
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  • Roadmaster Base Plates and Adapter for a Blue Ox Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2009 Saturn Vue
  • You would first need to add base plates to your 2009 Saturn Vue. The base plates for your vehicle are # 3151-1A. I have included a link to a video showing the installation of these base plates on a 2008 Saturn Vue. Installation on your 2009 model will be similar. You will also need to use an adapter to go from the Roadmaster base plates to the Blue Ox tow bar, part # RM-033, or # RM-032, as well as Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201. To complete the towing set up for the...
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  • What Base Plate Kit is Compatible with RoadMaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar and 2008 Saturn Aura
  • The RoadMaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar is compatible with RoadMaster EZ, MX, XL and Standard style base plates. The base plate kit available for a 2008 Saturn Aura is the EZ style so it would be compatible with your Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar. The part number for the kit is part # 523145-1.
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  • List of Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2007 Saturn Vue
  • In order to flat-tow a 2007 Saturn Vue with all four wheels on the ground behind a motor home you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may also be a few other smaller components that are needed depending on options the vehicle is equipped with. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 is a great cost effective tow bar with most...
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  • Flat Towing Accessories for 2008 Saturn Outlook
  • In order to flat tow your Outlook, you would need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring and in most states, a supplemental braking system. I would recommend the Blue Ox # BX3330 base plate kit, which would work very well with the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar, part # BX7380. Safety cables are included.. There are many different methods of wiring the dinghy so that its lights work in tandem with those of the motorhome, ranging from a magnetic mount system like part # RM-2120 to a custom...
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  • Base Plate Kit and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Saturn SL1 with a Rangefinder II Tow Bar
  • To use your RangeFinder II tow bar to flat tow your 2000 Saturn SL 1 you will need to use the Roadmaster Bracket Adapter # RM-037 with a Roadmaster base plate kit. The Roadmaster base plate kits that will fit the Saturn are # 154-2, # 52181-1, and # 162-2. All three work with the bracket adapters. To fat tow the Saturn you'll also need wiring, safety cables, a braking system, and likely a high-low adapter. For the safety cable use # RM-643. The coiled design is great to keep them from...
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  • Is Transmission Cooler Needed for 2006 Saturn Vue Doing Light Duty Towing
  • For short distance very light towing in moderate temperatures you probably do not have to install a cooler for your transmission. That said, additional cooling of your transmission fluid over and above what is provided by the OEM cooler is never a bad idea. At the very least you'll want to make sure you've had your transmission serviced at the recommended intervals to ensure its fluid is clean and at the correct level. That may very well be enough for your light-duty application. Your...
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  • What is Needed to Tow a 2009 Saturn Vue with Tow Bar RM-520
  • The Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 would be a good choice to tow your 2009 Saturn Vue, but you will need to install base plates on the vehicle in order for the tow bar to connect to it. The base plates for your vehicle would be XL kit # 3151-1A. I would recommend Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 to wire your RV and vehicle for towing. The # RM-154 page shows some great wiring diagrams that should be helpful for your installation. If your Saturn Vue has separate...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Base Plates for 2008 Saturn Vue
  • It sounds like you're looking for the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3151-1A, which are compatible with a Roadmaster tow bar. If you also need new wiring for your 2008 Saturn Vue SUV, the Roadmaster Hy-Power Diode Kit # RM-154 is a nice, cost effective option that has diodes to protect your vehicle from backfeed that might otherwise damage the electrical system. I've linked some review and installation videos of these parts for you to check out, as well. If...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a 2,200 lb GVWR Trailer with a 2009 Saturn Vue
  • Whenever you need specifications on your vehicle, especially when it comes to weight capacity, the best place to go is straight to the owner's manual. I looked up an online version of the manual for your 2009 Saturn Vue and found on page 4-37 that if you have a 2.4L engine then your max trailer weight is 1,500 lbs. If you have the 3.5L or 3.6L engine then your max trailer weight is 3,500 lbs. Since the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your River Rockwood Freedom 1640 looks to be...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2006 Saturn Vue
  • First, be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on towing with your vehicle. There are a few components needed to tow a trailer staring with the trailer hitch. First, there are Class II and Class III hitches available for your 2006 Saturn Vue. I recommend a Class III trailer hitch, # 13591, because it has a higher capacity and the 2 inch receiver is compatible with more accessories. Basically, with a Class III hitch you have more options. Next you will need...
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  • Can a 2008 Saturn Vue be Flat Towed and What Parts are Needed to do so
  • Whenever you hear conflicting stories about flat towing a vehicle it is always best to turn to the owner's manual as the manufacturer (in your case GM) will have the final say. I looked up an online version of the owner's manual for your 2008 Saturn Vue and it says on page 4-42 that both FWD and AWD can be flat towed. I recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual to verify this (it will be under Recreational or Dinghy Towing). For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base...
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  • BrakeMaster Seat Adapter for a 2005 Saturn Vue
  • For your 2005 Saturn Vue, if it has manual or power seats you would use seat adapter # RM-88241. This also includes Redline models if your Vue is a Redline. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to "Vue".
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  • recommended Parts Needed to Tow with a 2006 Saturn Vue
  • The parts you need to tow with your Saturn Vue include a trailer hitch, wiring, and a ball mount kit. If the year of your Saturn Vue is a 2006 like what you were looking at then I recommend the following: etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch - # e98865 T-One Wiring Harness - # 118418 Ball Mount Kit - # EBMK4 If you have a different year model just let me know what that is and I can make some different recommendations if I need to.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Saturn S Series SL1 Sedan
  • To use the Roadmaster base plate to Blue Ox/Demco tow bar adapter, # RM-033, you will need to install Roadmaster base plates like # 162-2. Then, to make the arms of the base plates removable, you will also need quick disconnects # RM-201. If you have a Blue Ox Adventurer, Acclaim, Ambassador, Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha or Allure tow bar, you could just use Blue Ox base plates, # BX3310, and not worry about an adapter. With the base plates and tow bar out of the way you will also need safety...
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  • Adapter Needed to Use a Falcon 2 Tow Bar With Blue Ox Base Plates on a 2006 Saturn Vue
  • Yes, there are adapters you can use to attach your Falcon 2 tow bar setup, item # RM-520, on your Motorhome, to the Blue OX base plate kit , item # BX3317. You can use the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter, item # RM-031, or the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Tow Bars, item # BX88151, for your application.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Saturn L Series
  • Your 2002 Saturn L Series can be flat towed behind a motor home but there may be speed and distance restrictions along with other specific requirements. You will need to check your owner's manual for additional information. There are at least 5 items needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. In order to safely and legally flat tow a vehicle you are going to need all of the required items. My contact at Roadmaster looked at your...
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