Recommended Items Needed When Flat-Towing 2003 Dodge Neon
Question:
Hello, I need to know if I can safely tow a 2003 Dodge Neon with an automatic transmission behind my motor home. I believe it is called Dinghy Towing? If it can be towed this way....what supplies would I need to do this. Thank you for your time and information. :
asked by: Trena C
Expert Reply:
Since you have an automatic transmission in your Neon I found that it can be flat-towed but would require a transmission lube pump.
When you flat-tow your Neon you will need 5 items. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the Neon, and most states now require a supplemental brake system.
The base plates I recommend are The Blue Ox Base Plates, part # BX1961.
For a tow bar I recommend the Blue Ox Adventurer, part # BX7322. The safety cables I recommend are part # BX88196.
The lights I recommend is the Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Long Harness # PE26UR. These bypass the Neon wiring and connect directly to the trailer connector at the back of your motor home. These lights securely attach with strong magnets.
Finally, the supplemental brake system I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251. This system features an inertia sensor that activates the brakes on your Neon with a proportionate amount of pressure.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 7,500 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 84 Inch Long
- 7500 lbs GTW
- S-Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Blue Ox
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Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connectors - 20' Long Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Peterson
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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