Expert Answers about Safety Supplies
- Can the Sterling Tow Bar Safety Cables be Used with Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates
- There is a way to use the safety cables that come with the Sterling tow bar # RM-576 with Roadmaster EZ5 base plates such as # RM-524431-5 for the 2017 Ford F-150. The Sterling cable anchors must be attached to the frame of the towed vehicle or welded to the receiver portion of the base plate brackets. A professional welder could perform this task for a nominal fee.
The other option is to not use the included cables and instead use separate coiled cables such as # RM-653.
view full answer... - Does SumoSprings Custom Front Axle Helper Springs Part # CSS-1094F Fit on Stock Coil Springs
- Yes, the SumoSprings Custom Front Axle Helper Springs, part # CSS-1094F, fit the stock front coil springs on your 2010 F-150. This product fits both 2- and 4-wheel drive models including the SVT Raptor versions.
The kit consists of two polyurethane springs and a supply of cable ties to secure the springs once installed.
The Sumo helper springs install within the turns of the stock front coil springs. Installation requires jacking up the front of the vehicle (with parking brake engaged...
view full answer... - Recommended Gas Shut-Off For An Emergency Situation
- To prevent a large gas leak in the event of a line burst you would want to install a shut off valve like the GasStop Propane Emergency Shut-Off Safety Valve # GS24FR or the # GS84FR for a POL connection. This propane shut-off valve automatically turns off the gas supply if a major leak or regulator failure is detected. The pressure gauge lets you easily identify tank capacity and test for minor leaks.
view full answer... - Does Roadmaster Nighthawk Come With 6-Pin Receptacle and Mounting Bracket?
- Yes, the Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar # RM-676 does come with the 6-pin receptacle and mounting bracket; you can see this in the accompanying photo I've added which shows that particular part. This is a very unique tow bar that has wiring and safety cables included and has a self-aligning design which makes connecting and disconnecting a simple process.
I've added links to a pair of video reviews on this tow bar for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2000 Jeep Cherokee
- To flat tow your 2000 Jeep Cherokee you'll need the following items:
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-522. This tow bar will work with the base plates I recommended and comes with a non-binding feature that will make unhooking the arms from the base plates easier on uneven surfaces.
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This kit will splice into your vehicle's tail lights...
view full answer... - What Vehicles Does the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit # 1437-3 Fit
- The Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit # 1437-3 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit 2007 - 2010 Jeep Wrangler with Rugged Ridge bumpers. If that is what you have then I can gaurantee this will work for you. If you have something else I cannot safely recommend this part for you as it has only been tested on the above mentioned vehicles.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle....
view full answer... - Which Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Will Fit My 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4
- I would first recommend checking your owners manual or with the Jeep dealer on the proper procedure for towing the vehicle. Some vehicles might need to be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed.
For your Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar, the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-4, will work and is a fit for your 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. This kit is designed to fit factory bumpers that...
view full answer... - Can Base Plate be Installed on 2013 Honda Accord to Flat Tow
- The only base plate kit that will fit your 2013 Honda Accord is the Blue Ox # BX2260 which is compatible with the Aventa LX 7445 tow bar that you currently have.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just let me know and I can make some additional recommendations for you.
Please note that in the owner's...
view full answer... - Completing a Flat-Towing Setup for a 2018 Ford F-150
- Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BO74FR comes with all the hardware you will need for installation in addition to the safety cables that secure the base plates to the frame. You can see everything that is included with this base plate kit in the attached photo.
The Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit part # BX8869 will work for you as long as you do not have LED tailights. You can add a 6-way round trailer connector to this kit with part # PK11609. If you do have LED tailights then I recommend...
view full answer... - Adding a Cushioned Pin Box To a 2003 Jayco Quest With Ability To Pull With Gooseneck Hitch
- As I can not say for certain why there is not a Reese Goose Box that fits the Leland 7920 on your 2003 Jayco Quest, it is most likely due to no one making 5th wheel campers with a Leland 7920 pin box anymore. Since Lippert has taken over the majority of production of 5th wheel trailer frames you do not see as much variety of pin boxes as there used to be.
The only way to get a cushioned pin box that works with a goose neck mount would be to switch your pin box with a MORryde Cushioned...
view full answer... - Clearance Between Thule 4 Bike Rack and 2005 Chrysler Town and Country with Adapter # 853-7292
- You will need to know what class hitch you currently have on your Town and Country. This should be indicated on the safety warning label on the hitch.
If you have a class l hitch installed, there will be a stop or indent inside the receiver wall that prevents Class ll carriers or ball mounts from being used. If you find that you have a class l receiver, it is rated for a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs, and you would need a class l rack or carrier. All Class l bike carriers are limited...
view full answer... - Will Hitch for Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Fit Other Vehicles
- Sometimes a given hitch will fit multiple vehicles. This means it may fit on "sister vehicles" such as on both Chevy and GMC vehicles or on both Acura and Honda vehicles. It would be a rare circumstance for a hitch made for a Hyundai to fit on an Acura. For example, the Curt 2-inch hitch # C13153 fits the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited as well as other years and versions but it does not fit any Acura vehicles.
The custom hitches that we offer are made to use existing holes in the vehicles'...
view full answer... - Wiring Harness Fits for 2018 Kia Niro
- The wiring harness fits we have for the 2018 Kia Niro, which include Curt part # C56376 and Tekonsha part # 118749 that you purchased, specifically exclude fitment on the plug-in hybrid version of the car. You'll see this notice on the linked page. If you have the plug-in hybrid we do not have a trailer wiring harness for it.
I did check with my technical contact at Curt about installing wiring in your vehicle. He said that a Niro plug-in hybrid owner has reported using a 12V circuit for...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2014 Jeep Wrangler
- We do not have a complete all in one package but I can piece together all the necessary components needed to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler. I have the following recommendations for you below:
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. This tow bar features non-binding latches and a large hookup radius to make connecting and disconnecting your tow bar on any terrain a breeze.
Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521448-5....
view full answer... - Will D-Ring Adapters Fit a 2018 Wrangler JK Unlimited Freedom Edition for Flat Towing Behind an RV
- For D-ring adapters # RM-035 you have to go by what they fit. First measure the D-ring mounts on the bumper. If they are 3/4 inches fit then the adapters will fit around them. Next measure the diameter of the hole in one of the D-ring mounts. If the hole is either 7/8 inch or 1 inch in diameter you can use these adapters. But you also have to check with Jeep or the bumper manufacturer to determine if the bumper is rated for flat towing. Not all of them are.
Assuming everything will work...
view full answer... - Can I Flat Tow my 2018 GMC Canyon With a Grille Guard Installed
- I'll start off by addressing the grille guard on your 2018 GMC Canyon; in most cases, grille guards are going to be mounted using the exact same points that are used for mounting base plates used for flat towing. For this reason you would need to first remove the grille guard in order to flat tow your truck.
In order to re-use your crossbar style Roadmaster tow bar with your 2018 GMC Canyon you'll want to use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523182-4,...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2010 GMC Acadia
- To flat tow your 2010 GMC Acadia you'll want to review the "Recreational Vehicle Towing" and follow the steps listed to get your vehicle prepared to tow. If your Acadia is front wheel drive you'll be able to pull it from the front with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels on a tow dolly. If your Acadia is all wheel drive then you'll be able to tow with all four wheels on the ground but will not be able to tow using a tow dolly. You'll need to run your vehicle at the beginning...
view full answer... - Can Reese Light Duty Weight Distribution System # 66557 Work with 2013 Audi Q5 and Airstream 23
- The Reese Light Duty Weight Distribution System # 66557 is rated for trailers of up to 4000-lbs gross weight and tongue weight up to 400-lbs.
According to the Airstream website the 23D trailer has a dry tongue weight of 720-lbs and a dry base weight of 4761-lbs; the 23FB has a dry tongue weight of 467-lbs and a dry base weight of 4806-lbs. If you have a different Airstream 23 that has a dry weight of 3800-lbs then it too is still incompatible with the Mini-Lite. The Reese Mini-Lite system...
view full answer... - Base Plates and Other Required Parts to Flat Tow 2011 Chevy Equinox LTZ with Falcon Tow Bar
- Yes, you can indeed use Roadmaster base plates # RM-523160-4 on your 2011 Chevy Equinox LTZ and Falcon tow bar.
In addition to the tow bar and base plates you will also need safety cables, if you do not already have some, # RM-643.
For lighting you can use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120 or, for a more permanent solution, a diode kit # RM-15267. It looks like some fuses have to be pulled to flat tow your Equinox (consult vehicle owner's manual to confirm). We have the following...
view full answer... - Selecting a Weight Distribution System for 2002 Ford F-150 Towing Trailer of 5000-lbs Fully Loaded
- Step one is to confirm that the hitch on your F-150 is rated for use with a weight distribution system. This will be indicated on its safety/warning label.
Next, selection of a properly-rated weight distribution/sway control system for your trailer requires that you take an accurate tongue weight measurement of the trailer in its typical fully-loaded condition just as it will be when towed. Trailer tongue weight is usually 10-15 percent of the trailer gross weight, but the type of trailer...
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