Tow Bar and Accessories Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Jetta Wagon, Old Body Style, and 2005 Ford F-350
Question:
What tow bar and accessories do I need to flat tow my 2005 Jetta wagon. Can I buy a heavier one that would do to tow my 2005 Ford F350 also? Do you recommend anyone in Seattle WA to install it on my Jetta?
asked by: David F
Helpful Expert Reply:
You will be able to tow your 2005 Jetta Wagon and your 2005 Ford F-350 with the same tow bar. We have tow bars available which are rated for towing the F-350 so you will need to select one of those.
The RoadMaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar, item # RM-422, is rated at 10,000 lbs capacity so it'll work for your truck. There's also no reason it can't be used with the Jetta too.
You then need a base plate kit for each vehicle. For the Jetta wagon, you need the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, item # 521228-1. For the F-350, you need the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit, item # 4403-1.
Once you have the towbar and base plate kits selected, you will need lighting for the towed vehicles. I recommend going with a removable light kit you can transfer between the VW and the truck. Optronics # TL21RK will work on either one and connects to a 4-way connector on your RV.
With the Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar, you will need to purchase safety cables. Item # RM-653 would be a good choice.
Finally, you should consider a supplemental braking system, especially for towing the F-350 truck. Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR would make a good choice for switching between two towed vehicles.
I have provided some informative articles and videos you may also find helpful.
You should confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures, for any vehicle you might tow, with the owners manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for specific towing procedures.
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
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- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
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- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
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- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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