Base Plates, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, and Wiring to Flat Tow a 2006 Hummer H2
Question:
I have a 2006 H2 Hummer, what do I need to hook up this tow bar to my hummer? I have two chrome hooks now on the front.
asked by: Dan M
Expert Reply:
In order to tow your 2006 Hummer H2 using a tow bar, you will first need to install base plates. I recommend base plate kit # 2506-3. I did some research and found that the curb weight of your Hummer H2 is about 6,600 pounds. You will need a tow bar that can handle this much weight and is compatible with the MX style of base plates. I recommend the RoadMaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-422. This tow bar is capable of up to 10,000 pounds.
You will also need safety cables and a light kit as required by law. For cables, I recommend the Roadmaster 64 inches Double Hook, Straight Safety Cables, # RM-645. For a light kit, if you plan on towing the Hummer often, I recommend the Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness, # 38955. I have included a link to a video demonstration and a video installation of this kit below. For a more temporary solution, you can use the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, # RM-2120.
You will need to check with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your Hummer because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 64 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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