Expert Answers about Chevrolet Tow Bar Braking Systems

• Recommended Base Plate For A 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE With Adaptive Cruise Control
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2666 is a fit for a 2019 Ford Fusion Sport so you would instead need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524458-5. This base plate is compatible with Hybrid and Energy models as well as models with Adaptive Cruise Control. It has removable arms to provide you with a clean factory look when not in use. To flat tow you need will also need a compatible tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. If you haven't purchased these...
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• Recommended Blue Ox Parts to Flat Tow a 2023 Ford Ranger
• To flat tow a 2023 Ford Ranger with a Blue Ox Base Plate and tow bar you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380 Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # BLU77XR Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes Both...
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• Recommended Roadmaster Parts to Flat Tow a 2023 Ford Ranger
• To flat tow a 2023 Ford Ranger with a Roadmaster Base Plate and tow bar you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-524459-5 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
• I would be happy to help you. To flat tow your 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 1427-3 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524 High...
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• Flat Towing 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Behind Class A Motorhome with 5000-lb-Rated Hitch
• If your Class A motorhome's hitch is rated for 5000-lbs, then this limit applies whether you are using a tow dolly or a tow bar for flat towing. As long as your TrailBlazer's gross weight is within the hitch (and motorhome) towing capacity then you can tow the vehicle. There is an important difference between dolly towing and tow bar towing. A tow bar puts almost no tongue weight load on your hitch (its pretty much just some of the weight of the tow bar) while a tow dolly will still put...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Ups for a 2022 Ram 1500 and a 2018 Jeep Wrangler
• To flat tow a 2022 Ram 1500 behind a 2012 Tiffin Phaeton 40QKH you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420 Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # BLU99FR Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes item # SM99243 High Low Adapter...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2010 Ford Ranger 4WD
• It is absolutely possible and I'd be happy to help. In order to flat tow your 2010 Ford Ranger 4WD behind your 2013 Coachman Encounter you are going to need a high low adapter, tow bar and safety cables, base plate kit, wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. The braking system is required by law in most states and Canada no matter how big your motorhome is. To flat tow your 2010 Ford Ranger 4WD you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2023 Ford Maverick
• To flat tow your 2023 Ford Maverick with a Blue Ox set up you will need the follow parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380 Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - item # BLU88XR Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System - item # BLU37TR and Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-88400 High...
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• Correct Adapter to Connect a Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate on a 2023 Maverick
• Yes, it will but you will have to use the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bars Adapter item # RM-033. This adapter will let you connect your Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar to the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # RM37RR. Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2023 Ford Maverick are listed below: Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking...
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• Tow Bar Adapter for Duncan EAZ-Aligner Tow Bar and Roadmaster Base Plates, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• I did a little research and found that the curb weight of a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is 4072 pounds. The weight could be different depending on what is inside the vehicle, if it is full of gas, and the options it has on it. I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and the RoadMaster Base Plates to Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner Tow Bars Adapter, # RM-038, has a capacity of up to 6,000 pounds. I searched for any information I could find on the EAZ-Aligner Tow Bar and found...
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• Recommended Towed Vehicle Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Diesel Motorhomes
• Congrats on your new purchase! Yes, there are three options for the tow vehicle only side of the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes item # SM99243. Which one you need will depend on the year, make, and model of your new motorhome because they all have different connectors. I have listed the options below: 2021 and Newer Freightliner Chassis Motorhomes with BrakeSync - Demco Air Force One Braking System item # DM23MV 2020 and Newer Tiffin Chassis...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL
• To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-521453-5 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Jeep's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. This kit will come with a 6-way...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 GMC Canyon Denali
• To flat tow your 2023 GMC Canyon Denali with a 2017 Tiffin Allegro, I recommend the following parts: Aluminum Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar item # RM-576 and item # RM-674 Battery Disconnect - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch item # RM-766 Supplemental Braking System - Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink item # DM26VR The Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Tiffin Chassis Motorhomes w/ Factory Air Brakes...
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• Recommended Base Plate and Tow Bar for a 2005 Jeep TJ That Won't Affect Ground Clearance
• Yes, there is if you are willing to drill into the stock bumper on your 2005 Jeep TJ or Wrangler. You will want to use the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit item # DM9518112. These bolt directly into the stock bumper using four 1/2" bolts. For a tow bar you will want to use the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e34ZR. This tow bar is made by Demco so it is compatible with the item # DM9518112 base plate without having to use an adapter. It has a 6,000 lbs capacity and includes built in...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 Ford Ranger Tremor
• It is necessary to have a supplemental braking system installed in your towed vehicle. It is a law in most states in the USA and providences in Canada and if you are traveling through any of them you have to have one. I recommend the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 which is designed to work with RV's that have standard hydraulic brakes like your Sunseeker. This system is permanently installed and once set up will be easy to use. If you are planning on keeping...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2019 Chevy Colorado
• I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights item # RM-676 Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-523182-5 Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch item # RM-766 Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 Roadmaster Stop Light Switch...
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• Does the Curt Base Plate for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Work w/ a Blue Ox Tow Bar?
• Yes, it will. The Curt Custom Base Plate Kit item # C68FR will work with a Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar item # BX4370 without the use of an adaptor or any additional parts. This base plate is confirmed to fit the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Jeep are listed below: Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Jeep's tail lights and wiring system while preventing...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Using a Ready Brute Tow Bar
• To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with a Ready Brute Tow Bar, you will need to use the Adapter Brackets for Ready Brute Elite Tow Bars item # BX88297 and one of the following base plates depending on whether or not your Jeep has the tow hooks. Without Tow Hooks - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU98CR With Tow Hooks - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU68CR Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Jeep are listed below: Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire...
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• Can Roadmaster RM-522 Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar Handle Weight of 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• The Roadmaster # RM-522 Falcon All Terrain tow bar has a capacity of 6000 lbs. From what I read online, the 2021 Grand Cherokee would weigh a maximum of about 5000 lbs. You'll want to leave about a 1000 lb cushion for safety, so unless you'll be towing your Grand Cherokee completely loaded down with gear, the # RM-522 Falcon All Terrain would be a great choice for you. If you did need a higher capacity, the Roadmaster # RM-576 Sterling Tow Bar you'd looked at would also be a great choice. You'll...
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• What Items Are Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Ford Focus ST Behind a Motorhome
• Flat towing a vehicle behind a motor home requires a number of components: a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, and base plates and a supplementary braking system for the towed car. Often a wiring extension between the MH and car and a high/low hitch adapter are also needed. The linked article covers each of these in detail and explains the options available. I recommend using one brand of tow bar and base plate since this will avoid the added cost and complexity of using adapters....
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