Expert Answers about Tow Bar Braking Systems

• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2022 Ram 3500
• To flat tow your 2022 Ram 3500 behind your 2021 NeXus RV Ghost 36DS Class C Motorhome you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate # e84ZR. This tow bar features non-binding latches and as well as telescoping, self-supporting arms make for fast, easy hookup or disconnection no matter what terrain you're on. The adjustable...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2001 Jeep Wrangler
• To flat tow your 2001 Jeep Wrangler you'll need a tow bar, baseplate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR. The shank has built-in 1-1/2" rise or drop for additional adjustability to keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Jeep. Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-5. Note: Not compatible with models with front leaf springs. Tow...
  view full answer...


• Can Blue Ox AutoStop Supplemental Braking System be Used with Excali-Bar Tow Bar
• The Blue Ox AutoStop Supplemental Braking System # BX8893 referenced in your question is designed for use only with the Blue Ox Alpha or Aladdin motor-home mounted tow bars. You will not be able to use this system with your Excali-Bar Tow Bar. For a braking system, I instead recommend looking at the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. This is a very nice proportional system that will activate the brakes on your towed vehicle at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2022 Ram 3500 Longhorn DRW 4x4
• For your 2022 Ram 3500 Longhorn DRW 4x4 you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate - 2" RV Mount - 10.5K # e84ZR. This tow bar features non-binding latches and telescoping, self-supporting arms that make connecting/disconnecting your vehicle on any terrain easy peasy. This tow bar comes with safety cables included...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss
• To flat tow your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss you'll need to review the owner's manual to ensure your specific model can be flat towed. You'll need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables to complete your setup. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500lbs Item # BX4370. This tow bar has a non-binding latches make it easy to unhook tow bar on any terrain...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2022 Ford Maverick
• To flat tow your 2022 Ford Maverick you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for each of these items: Tow Bar: The Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 is a great tow bar but I prefer the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR instead. For a similar price to the Falcon you'll get much more in return. It features non-binding latches and...
  view full answer...


• Flat Towing Recommendations For 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4DR Diesel
• To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara you'll need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K Item # RM-676 is a great tow bar for your vehicle. The non-binding feature will make connecting and disconnecting on uneven terrain super easy and the LED lights will make doing this in the dark no...
  view full answer...


• Will Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 278-1 Fit a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
• Yes, the Roadmaster base plate kit # 278-1 is a fit for your PT Cruiser. This base plate kit features computer-cut powder-coated steel construction and installs with included hardware and no welding. This is compatible with the 5000-pound capacity RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020. A tow bar bracket and tow bar are just two of the components required by law to safely tow your auto. The other required parts include a wiring harness for tow lights, safety cables and a tow bar braking...
  view full answer...


• Will Installing A Base Plate On A 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Interfere With The Adaptive Ride Control
• The sensors for the adaptive ride control system in your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali are located in the wheel wells so they will not be affected when installing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523198-5. To flat tow your Sierra you'll also need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. If you haven't already purchased these items then I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All...
  view full answer...


• Will The Blue Ox Base Plate # BLU23XR Fit A 2021 Ford Bronco With Modular Bumper
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU23XR is designed to fit the 2021 Ford Bronco with a modular bumper. This installation does require some trimming of the bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grille) and some minor drilling. If you haven't already purchased a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables then I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500lbs # BX7380. This tow bar...
  view full answer...


• Is Demco Dominator Tow Bar Compatible with NSA ReadyBrake System
• Yes, the NSA Readybrake system is compatible with a Demco Dominator tow bar # DM9511008.
  view full answer...


• Recommended Tow Bar For Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates On A 2004 Jeep TJ
• The Roadmaster 1421-1 base plate kit you referenced is a crossbar-style base plate so you'll need a tow bar like the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501. This tow bar has a ball mount connection to attach to your motorhome and is a very basic "get the job done, A to B" kind of tow bar. If you'd prefer a nicer tow bar that's going to make your towing much more enjoyable then I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e44ZR. It features...
  view full answer...


• Will Roadmaster Even Brake Tow Bar Braking System # RM-9400 Fit Seat on 2014 Honda CR-V
• The Roadmaster Even Brake Tow Bar Braking System # RM-9400 includes adjustable feet and an adjustable seat brace that moves up and down for a perfect fit on virtually any car. The Even Brake offers nearly universal application on most any car with power brakes - with or without ABS. Safe and legal flat towing requires a number of components in addition to the supplementary braking system. A tow bar, base plates, safety cables, and a wiring/lighting solution are also needed. The linked...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2004 Jeep Liberty
• To flat tow your 2004 Jeep Liberty you'll need a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for these components for you below: Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar is design to work with the direct-connect Roadmaster Base Plate kits I recommended without the need for an adapter. It features non-binding latches and telescoping, self supporting arms that...
  view full answer...


• Compatible Tow Bars For The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98966
• The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98966 are compatible with etrailer, Demco, or Blue Ox branded tow bars. Of these I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This tow bar features non-binding latches and telescoping, self-supporting arms that make for fast, easy hookup or removal on any terrain. It has an adjustable head that tilts up or down 3" to keep the tow bar parallel with road during towing and a shank has a built-in 1-1/2" rise or drop for additional adjustability...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2013 Mini Cooper
• Your 2013 Mini Cooper will need to be a hardtop base model with a manual transmission in order to be flat towed. There are some notes in the owner's manual that will also need to be followed as well to ensure your vehicle is ready to go. To flat tow you'll need a tow bar, baseplate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for these components: Baseplate: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 521880-1. Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
• To flat tow your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 you will need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you listed below: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 8K # RM-576. This tow bar features non-binding latches and a large hookup radius to make connecting/disconnecting from your Silverado on any terrain a breeze. It has cable guides to protect the included...
  view full answer...


• Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2007 Chevy Tahoe 4X4
• 4WD models of the 2007 Chevy Tahoe are capable of being flat towed without removing the driveshaft but there are other steps listed in the manual to follow to get it ready to tow with all four wheels on the ground. You'll need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables to tow your vehicle. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500lbs Item # BX7380. This tow bar...
  view full answer...


• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2016 Chevy Colorado 4x4
• To upgrade your 2013 Thor ACE motorhome's 4-way to a 7-way you'll need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit will plug into your 4-way and require you to run additional wires for the battery (with a fuse), to the brake controller output wire, ground, and auxiliary power. I've attached a video below to help with this process. Once the 7-way is installed you can begin with the flat towing side by getting a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit,...
  view full answer...


• Adapters Needed For A Reese Tow Bar To Demco Base Plate On A 2001 Jeep Cherokee
• To attach your Reese tow bar to the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518010 you were looking at you would need the an adapter # DM9523015. You'll remove the connectors from your tow bar (pictured below) and install the adapters in their place. The adapters will simply slide into the tabs of the base plate and then you'll just need to slide the locking pins through the base plate tabs and adapters. To flat tow your 2001 Jeep Cherokee you'll also need a tow bar wiring kit, braking system,...
  view full answer...