Expert Answers about Suzuki Sidekick

• How Does Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Adapter Attach to Base Plates on 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
• The Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025, attaches to Roadmaster base plates on the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick using 4 bolts, 4 washers, and 4 nuts; two apiece for each side. If you need base plates, we have several options for the Sidekick depending on which model you have. I have included a link below to the available base plates for a 1996 Suzuki Sidekick.
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• RoadMaster Even Brake System is Connected to the Towed Vehicle Battery for Power
• The RoadMaster Even Brake System is connected to your Suzuki (towed vehicle) battery for power. The engine does not need to be running for the battery to provide voltage and power to the brakes. (Even Brake consumes battery power in the towed car as you drive. Roadmaster recommends that you start your towed vehicle after towing for more than 6 hours and let it idle 15 to 20 minutes to re-charge the battery.) If the battery voltage drops too low, Even Brake cuts power to the system, while...
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• Is Modification Needed to Front Bumper of 1989 Suzuki Sidekick with the Demco Base Plate Kit
• If you check out the attached photos of the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518016 installed on a Suzuki Sidekick you can see that the arms to sit lower so there will be no fascia trimming. I confirmed this with my contact at Demco but if you want to be sure you can refer to the photos and where the tabs sit just to be sure. All of the Demco tow bars (Commander II # DM9511012, and Dominator # DM9511008) are compatible with this base plate kit, as well as some of the Blue Ox tow bars....
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• Will the Rear Bumper Support Need to be Removed for a Hitch on a 1989 Suzuki Sidekick
• Per the instructions, the rear impact bar that you referenced will need to be removed to install a trailer hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 11128 on your 1989 Suzuki Sidekick. The bar can then be reinstalled if the hitch is removed but it will need to be left off the vehicle while the trailer hitch is present. If you need any other parts for your Sidekick please let me know what they are and I would be happy to offer some recommendations. I have attached install instructions...
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• Installing a Wiring Harness for Trailer Lighting on a 1996 Subaru Sidekick
• You will need to use a Circuit Protected Taillight Converter, part # 119178KIT, and hard wire it into the existing vehicle wiring. The procedure for installing the converter is pretty simple. Simply access the wiring behind the taillight assemblies, and using the included circuit tester, locate the correct circuits to tap into. You will see 5 blunt cut wires on the wiring harness. The functions of the wires on the wiring harness are listed below. Brown - Tail Lights Yellow - Left Turn...
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• Could Hopkins Trailer Wiring Harness # HM41245 Get Hardwired to 1994 Suzuki Sidekick
• If you wanted to hardware the # HM41245 to your vehicle you'd have to cut the connector off and then use a circuit tester like part # PTW2992 to test the wires of your taillight assemblies for voltage to determine their function. The white wire would get grounded, the brown wire runs to the running lights, red to the brake lights, green to the right turn blinker, and yellow to the left turn blinker.
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