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  • Flat Tow a 2007 Saturn Vue
  • What I think you are asking about is the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15247. This diode kit allows you to use your Saturn Vue's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. This will provide the needed wiring solution to flat tow your Saturn that the Vue's taillights work in tandem with those of the RV. The other items needed to flat tow your 2007 Saturn Vue are, a tow bar, base plates, safety cables and a supplemental braking...
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  • Help Routing Power Wire of Curt Trailer Wiring Harness for 2008 Saturn Vue
  • We had the chance to install the Curt trailer wiring harness part # C56026 on a Saturn Vue just like your 2008 model and we shot an install video that I have linked to this page. In it you will see exactly how we routed the power wire underneath the vehicle avoiding moving parts and exhaust components.
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  • How to Tell if 2006 Saturn Vue is Redline or Not for Picking Out Trailer Hitch
  • Redline is a trim package for the 2006 Saturn Vue. Most likely you would know if you had the Redline package, but if you need help determining if you do the easiest way to tell is to look at the exhaust pipe at the rear of the vehicle. If the rear bumper stops well above the exhaust tip you do not have the Redline, if the exhaust tip is basically molded into the rear fascia and has a cutout for it then you do have a Redline. The Draw Tite Hitch part # 36408 fits the non-Redline models...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for 1-Person Use on 2008 Saturn Vue
  • We can help you with a method to easily transport your 10-foot 55-lb kayak on your roof of your 2008 Saturn Vue. If you want the best 1-person loading option then I suggest the Curt Roof Rack # C18118 and the roller-assisted Yakima HandRoll # Y04082-2. Tie-down straps are included.
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  • What Roof Rack do You Recommend for My Bare-Roof 2006 Saturn Vue?
  • I have a great roof rack solution for your 2006 Saturn Vue. I went ahead and conducted further research on your vehicle through all of our roof rack manufacturers, and I confirmed that we do not carry traditional roof rack systems that will fit your bare roof on your vehicle. However, with that being said, a creative solution for your bare roof is the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long # 298-SX6000B. The great thing about the Monkey Bars is that they involve...
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  • Looking for a Trunk Mount Bike Rack on a 2008 Saturn Vue
  • There are a couple different reasons why trunk mounted bike racks are not recommended for your 2008 Saturn Vue. Most second generation Saturn Vues (2008 to 2010) have a small plastic trim piece or a plastic spoiler at the top of the rear hatch. The upper straps of trunk mounted bike racks attach to the top edge of the rear hatch and this plastic trim piece or spoiler is not designed to support the weight of the bike rack and bikes. The plastic could deform or break from the pressure. Another...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2005 Saturn Ion with a Spoiler
  • For your 2005 Saturn Ion with rear spoiler I recommend the Hollywood Racks Express # HRE3. This rack is easy to use and lets you carry 1 or 2 or 3 bikes on your trunk up to 35 pounds each. I have linked a video review of this rack for you. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # HRBA-PRO. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better...
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  • Which Trailer Wiring Option for 2009 Saturn Outlook
  • I've provided a photo of the harness that might be under the vehicle. It's usually found above or next to the spare tire, and will have a plug in the end of it to keep out road debris. The plug might not be present on vehicles not equipped with the tow package. If you find the plug part # 118384 would be an easy way to install a 4-pole trailer connector. The Hopkins # HM40975 would provide both a 7-way and a 4-pole. If the plug isn't present, either the # 118434 or the # C56025 T-One connectors...
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  • What is Needed to Wire a 2007 Saturn Aura for Flat Towing Behind a Motor Home
  • What you need is to wire the 2007 Saturn Aura with diodes in order to get the lighting functions to work. There are 2 ways in which to wire a vehicle with separate stop and turn signals. The first way basically makes the towed vehicle into a combined tail light system while it is being towed. While not being towed it will function normally. The other way, which includes 2 additional diodes, a converter, and some extra wiring, will allow the vehicle to remain as a separate system at all...
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  • 4-Bike Rack and Hitch Recommendation for 2009 Saturn Outlook
  • The hitch we recommend for the Swagman Original Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 2 inch part # S64400 is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for the 2009 Saturn Outlook part # 75528 since the carrier does not come with a hitch. Another 4 bike rack to consider would be the Thule Camber part # TH9056. This rack features two arms to minimize sway and offers a more secure fit for your bikes. In case you need to carry women's bikes you will also need a Thule Women's and Alternative...
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  • Recommended Snow Tire Chains for 235/60R17 Tires
  • The Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - 1 Pair # TC1146 is a confirmed fit for the 235/60r17 tires you referenced. The Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster for Light Trucks - 1 Pair # TCMA2 you will also need to keep these chains tight to your tires. These are more bulky chains than you would typically use on a Saturn Vue, so I recommend using a smaller diameter to allow wheel clearance and prevent possible damage to your wheel wells. For most small...
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  • Hatch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for 2008 Saturn Outlook
  • I have linked you to all the trunk-mounted bike racks that are a confirmed fit for your 2008 Saturn Outlook. As you can see, the Thule Passage 3 Bike Rack, part # TH911XT that you referenced will indeed fit your Outlook. The best selling model for that vehicle is the Thule OutWay which is available in a 3 bike model as part # TH56BV. The OutWay is our most popular rack because of the innovative attachment system that uses 2 retractable cables instead of the 6 straps that other racks...
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  • Base Plates, Tow Bar and Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 1998 Saturn SL2 Behind Motorhome
  • Both Blue Ox and Roadmaster make base plates for your vehicle that feature removable base plates. On your particular vehicle, the Blue Ox # BX3310 would be easier to install and the draw bars are easier to remove. The Blue Ox Alpha tow bar, part # BX7380 would be a good choice for a tow bar, and it includes the safety cables. The towbar features automatically locking arms that allow you to attach the tow bar to the base plates even when the vehicle isn't perfectly lined up behind the motorhome. For...
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  • 2-Bike Trunk-Mount Rack to Fit Both 2004 Saturn Ion with Spoiler and 1991 VW Jetta
  • Vehicles like your 2004 Saturn Ion that have a spoiler can pose a challenge to fitting trunk-mount bike racks. Fortunately, the clever folks at Hollywood Racks have designed a rack capable of working just fine with such vehicles. The Malone Hanger Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms # MPG2139 will work great on both your 1991 Jetta and your 2004 Ion thanks to its unique arched high-rise frame design that avoids any contact with the spoiler. This rack features padded arms and...
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  • Should I have a Transmission Cooler Added to my 2008 Saturn Vue for Towing
  • Check your vehicle owner manual. Some of them list a transmission cooler as a requirement, others as a suggestion. We always recommend one on smaller vehicles for towing or on large trucks that are pulling very heavy loads. If you are in the St. Louis, MO area, we do installations in house at our Wentzville headquarters. For your vehicle, something like the Derale 8000 Series Class III cooler, part # D13502, should be enough to keep the transmission temperature at an appropriate level...
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  • Recommended Parts Needed To Flat-Tow 2008 Saturn Outlook
  • I did some research in the owner's manual for your 2008 Outlook that it can be flat-towed. On page 4-28 of the owner's manual it explains the steps you need to take when preparing your vehicle for flat-towing. I will make the recommendations for the parts you need to tow your Saturn. There are several items you need when you flat-tow a vehicle. First I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 523149-1. For a tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520....
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  • Weight Distribution for a 2009 Saturn Vue and 2,756 Pound Trailer
  • First, you need to make sure your 2009 Saturn Vue has a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver that is rated for weight distribution like # 75556. When choosing a weight distribution system you will need to go by the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. But, do not exceed the tongue weight rating when used with weight distribution for the hitch. A system rated for 200 to 600...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Saturn Ion Behind a Motor Home
  • To flat tow your 2006 Saturn Ion you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use # DM9518151. Next, for a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Commander II, # DM9511012. This tow bar comes with safety cables and is rated for 6,000 pounds. For lighting you could use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent solution you can use Roadmaster harness # RM-154. In either case you will need to pull a...
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  • Solution to Go From Coiled 4-Way to 6-Way Round for Tow Bar Wiring
  • While there isn't an adapter for the wiring situation you are in you can easily cut off the 4-way round of your coiled adapter and install a 6-way plug in it's place with part # PK11604.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Saturn L Series
  • Yes, the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523102-1 is compatible with the RoadMaster StowMaster Car-Mounted Tow Bar # RM-501. This tow bar comes with quick-disconnects so you would not need to purchase them separately. There are several other components needed to flat tow your 2001 Saturn L Series. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design...
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