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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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  • 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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  • Adapting Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar to Demco Base Plates on 2007 Saturn Vue
  • You'll need a new base plate, I'm sorry to say. There's not an adapter available that would allow your Demco base plates to work with the Alpha tow bar. I'd recommend the Blue Ox # BX3335 base plates. If you don't already have a wiring option, I'd also recommend the Roadmaster # RM-155, which involves installing a separate bulb in the taillight assembly of the Vue. Most states require a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. I've linked you to some articles about...
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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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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Saturn Vue Behind an RV
  • To flat tow your 2005 Saturn Vue you'll need a tow bar, base plates, wiring, and likely a high-low adapter. You'll also want to consult your owner's manual to make sure your vehicle is able to be flat towed without damaging it. An inexpensive tow bar that connects to your RV's hitch ball is the Roadmaster Tracker # RM-020. If you prefer a hitch mount I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. For safety cables to go with the tow bar use # RM-643. The base plates I suggest for your Saturn if...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 Saturn Vue Behind Motorhome
  • Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components that include a tow bar, safety cables, a high/low hitch adapter, a wiring or lighting solution of some kind and on the towed car a set of base plates and a supplemental braking system. Each of these is covered in the linked overview article on flat towing. Other item-specific articles are linked for you too. Starting with base plates, you can use the linked page to select the version of the Vue you have. Use the drop-down menu tool...
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 Wire a 2001 Saturn SL1 with Diodes to be Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home
  • The 2001 Saturn SL1 uses turn signals that are separate from the brake lights. There are to ways you can wire the vehicle. First, you can wire it so that when connected to the motor home, the turn signals and brake lights will be combined. Or, you can wire it to retain the separate functions. The second method requires a few more parts. For either method, you will start with Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, # RM-154. A wiring diagram is included after the description on...
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  • Adapter to Use a Roadmaster Sterilng Tow Bar with Blue Ox Base Plates
  • To use your Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar with Blue Ox base plates it will depend on the serial number of the tow bar. If the serial number is 16,500 or lower use # RM-031 and if it's 14,501 or higher use # RM-031-5.
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  • What Parts are Needed to Wire a 1995 Saturn SC2 to Tow Behind a 1990 Holiday Rambler Motor Home
  • The the 1995 Saturn SC2 does not have amber turn signals in the rear, the brake and turn signals are still separate like amber turn signal vehicles. There are two basic methods for adding lights to a vehicle for towing, non-permanent and permanent. The non-permanent solutions are magnetic or clip-on light kits that temporarily attach to the cars. These are good solutions for folks who like to take different vehicles or do not want the wiring work involved with permanent kits. We carry...
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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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  • 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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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Saturn Vue Behind a Motorhome
  • Flat towing a vehicle requires several components: base plates for the toad, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting/wiring solution and a supplementary braking system, which is a legal requirement in most states. We can help you with all of these items. A good first step is a review of your vehicle owner's manual for any guidance regarding flat towing the Vue. The next step I suggest is a review of the linked article on flat towing, which covers all of the basics. The choice of base plates...
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  • Using 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch Receiver Reducer # C45405 to Flat Tow Vehicle
  • A hitch reducer like the Curt # C45405 can be used to reduce your hitch opening from 2-1/2 inches to 2 inches so it will accept the shank of your Alpha Tow Bar and allow you to safely tow your Saturn Ion.
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