Expert Answers about Saturn

• Parts Needed To Install Trailer Brake Controller On a 2006 Saturn Vue With 4-Way Flat Connector
• As you already have the 4-way flat connectors on your two Saturn Vue's you will only need a 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L for each vehicle. This will provide you with the 7-way that connects to your 4-way and has the wiring for running power to the 7-way charge line. The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 works differently from other brake controllers. It is powered by the charge line on the 7-way circuit. It uses the input from...
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• Can a 2008 Saturn Vue be Flat Towed and What Parts are Needed to do so
• Whenever you hear conflicting stories about flat towing a vehicle it is always best to turn to the owner's manual as the manufacturer (in your case GM) will have the final say. I looked up an online version of the owner's manual for your 2008 Saturn Vue and it says on page 4-42 that both FWD and AWD can be flat towed. I recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual to verify this (it will be under Recreational or Dinghy Towing). For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base...
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• What Base Plate Kit is Compatible with RoadMaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar and 2008 Saturn Aura
• The RoadMaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar is compatible with RoadMaster EZ, MX, XL and Standard style base plates. The base plate kit available for a 2008 Saturn Aura is the EZ style so it would be compatible with your Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar. The part number for the kit is part # 523145-1.
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• recommended Parts Needed to Tow with a 2006 Saturn Vue
• The parts you need to tow with your Saturn Vue include a trailer hitch, wiring, and a ball mount kit. If the year of your Saturn Vue is a 2006 like what you were looking at then I recommend the following: etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch - # e98865 T-One Wiring Harness - # 118418 Ball Mount Kit - # EBMK4 If you have a different year model just let me know what that is and I can make some different recommendations if I need to.
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• Recommended Flat Towing Base Plates for 2008 Saturn Vue
• It sounds like you're looking for the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3151-1A, which are compatible with a Roadmaster tow bar. If you also need new wiring for your 2008 Saturn Vue SUV, the Roadmaster Hy-Power Diode Kit # RM-154 is a nice, cost effective option that has diodes to protect your vehicle from backfeed that might otherwise damage the electrical system. I've linked some review and installation videos of these parts for you to check out, as well. If...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 Saturn Vue Behind Motorhome
• Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components that include a tow bar, safety cables, a high/low hitch adapter, a wiring or lighting solution of some kind and on the towed car a set of base plates and a supplemental braking system. Each of these is covered in the linked overview article on flat towing. Other item-specific articles are linked for you too. Starting with base plates, you can use the linked page to select the version of the Vue you have. Use the drop-down menu tool...
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• Roadmaster Base Plates and Adapter for a Blue Ox Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2009 Saturn Vue
• You would first need to add base plates to your 2009 Saturn Vue. The base plates for your vehicle are # 3151-1A. I have included a link to a video showing the installation of these base plates on a 2008 Saturn Vue. Installation on your 2009 model will be similar. You will also need to use an adapter to go from the Roadmaster base plates to the Blue Ox tow bar, part # RM-033, or # RM-032, as well as Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201. To complete the towing set up for the...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2006 Saturn Vue
• First, be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on towing with your vehicle. There are a few components needed to tow a trailer staring with the trailer hitch. First, there are Class II and Class III hitches available for your 2006 Saturn Vue. I recommend a Class III trailer hitch, # 13591, because it has a higher capacity and the 2 inch receiver is compatible with more accessories. Basically, with a Class III hitch you have more options. Next you will need...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Saturn S Series SL1 Sedan
• To use the Roadmaster base plate to Blue Ox/Demco tow bar adapter, # RM-033, you will need to install Roadmaster base plates like # 162-2. Then, to make the arms of the base plates removable, you will also need quick disconnects # RM-201. If you have a Blue Ox Adventurer, Acclaim, Ambassador, Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha or Allure tow bar, you could just use Blue Ox base plates, # BX3310, and not worry about an adapter. With the base plates and tow bar out of the way you will also need safety...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Saturn Ion Behind a Motor Home
• To determine if your specific 2006 Saturn Ion can be flat towed behind a motor home, the first thing you are going to want to do is check the owners manual. It will tell you if the vehicle can be flat towed and if there are any specific procedures or equipment that you will need. The base plates I recommend for your Saturn are # DM9518151. There aren't any parts to remove and store when you're not towing. For a compatible tow bar use the Commander II # DM9511012. The safety cables are...
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• Adapter Needed to Use a Falcon 2 Tow Bar With Blue Ox Base Plates on a 2006 Saturn Vue
• Yes, there are adapters you can use to attach your Falcon 2 tow bar setup, item # RM-520, on your Motorhome, to the Blue OX base plate kit , item # BX3317. You can use the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter, item # RM-031, or the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Tow Bars, item # BX88151, for your application.
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• Is Transmission Cooler Needed for 2006 Saturn Vue Doing Light Duty Towing
• For short distance very light towing in moderate temperatures you probably do not have to install a cooler for your transmission. That said, additional cooling of your transmission fluid over and above what is provided by the OEM cooler is never a bad idea. At the very least you'll want to make sure you've had your transmission serviced at the recommended intervals to ensure its fluid is clean and at the correct level. That may very well be enough for your light-duty application. Your...
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• Using 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch Receiver Reducer # C45405 to Flat Tow Vehicle
• A hitch reducer like the Curt # C45405 can be used to reduce your hitch opening from 2-1/2 inches to 2 inches so it will accept the shank of your Alpha Tow Bar and allow you to safely tow your Saturn Ion.
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• List of Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2007 Saturn Vue
• In order to flat-tow a 2007 Saturn Vue with all four wheels on the ground behind a motor home you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may also be a few other smaller components that are needed depending on options the vehicle is equipped with. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 is a great cost effective tow bar with most...
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• Base Plate Kit and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Saturn SL1 with a Rangefinder II Tow Bar
• To use your RangeFinder II tow bar to flat tow your 2000 Saturn SL 1 you will need to use the Roadmaster Bracket Adapter # RM-037 with a Roadmaster base plate kit. The Roadmaster base plate kits that will fit the Saturn are # 154-2, # 52181-1, and # 162-2. All three work with the bracket adapters. To fat tow the Saturn you'll also need wiring, safety cables, a braking system, and likely a high-low adapter. For the safety cable use # RM-643. The coiled design is great to keep them from...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a 2,200 lb GVWR Trailer with a 2009 Saturn Vue
• Whenever you need specifications on your vehicle, especially when it comes to weight capacity, the best place to go is straight to the owner's manual. I looked up an online version of the manual for your 2009 Saturn Vue and found on page 4-37 that if you have a 2.4L engine then your max trailer weight is 1,500 lbs. If you have the 3.5L or 3.6L engine then your max trailer weight is 3,500 lbs. Since the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your River Rockwood Freedom 1640 looks to be...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Saturn L Series
• Your 2002 Saturn L Series can be flat towed behind a motor home but there may be speed and distance restrictions along with other specific requirements. You will need to check your owner's manual for additional information. There are at least 5 items needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. In order to safely and legally flat tow a vehicle you are going to need all of the required items. My contact at Roadmaster looked at your...
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• Parts Needed to Wire a 2001 Saturn SL1 with Diodes to be Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home
• The 2001 Saturn SL1 uses turn signals that are separate from the brake lights. There are to ways you can wire the vehicle. First, you can wire it so that when connected to the motor home, the turn signals and brake lights will be combined. Or, you can wire it to retain the separate functions. The second method requires a few more parts. For either method, you will start with Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, # RM-154. A wiring diagram is included after the description on...
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• Adapting Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar to Demco Base Plates on 2007 Saturn Vue
• You'll need a new base plate, I'm sorry to say. There's not an adapter available that would allow your Demco base plates to work with the Alpha tow bar. I'd recommend the Blue Ox # BX3335 base plates. If you don't already have a wiring option, I'd also recommend the Roadmaster # RM-155, which involves installing a separate bulb in the taillight assembly of the Vue. Most states require a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. I've linked you to some articles about...
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• What Parts are Needed to Wire a 1995 Saturn SC2 to Tow Behind a 1990 Holiday Rambler Motor Home
• The the 1995 Saturn SC2 does not have amber turn signals in the rear, the brake and turn signals are still separate like amber turn signal vehicles. There are two basic methods for adding lights to a vehicle for towing, non-permanent and permanent. The non-permanent solutions are magnetic or clip-on light kits that temporarily attach to the cars. These are good solutions for folks who like to take different vehicles or do not want the wiring work involved with permanent kits. We carry...
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