Will Falcon 5250 Tow Bar Fit Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plates on a 2015 Mini Cooper
Question:
Is this base plate compatible with a Falcon 5250 Hitch?
asked by: Stuart
Expert Reply:
Yes the Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar is compatible with the Roadmaster EZ4 base plates # RM-521882-4.
If you do not already have safety cables I recommend # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
If you do not already have a lighting solution for your 2015 Mini Cooper then the most popular option is diode kit # RM-15267. Or you could use a magnetic kit such as # RM-2120.
You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. You may actually need to speak with someone at Mini because I believe they have a separate document for flat towing procedures. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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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
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
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- 6000 lbs GTW
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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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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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