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  • Are Longer Safety Cables Required When Using the Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-4
  • The addition of a dual hitch receiver adapter like part # RM-077-4 may require longer safety cables, but that will depend on the length of your current safety cables. This adapter will add 10-1/4 inches between the tow vehicle and the towed vehicle. If your current cables will not stretch an additional 10-1/4 inches, you can use the Roadmaster 10 Inch Safety Cable Extension, # RM-650648-10. You will need two of these extensions. If you have not purchased safety cables yet, I recommend...
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  • Replacement Safety Cables For My 2011 Chevrolet HHR That Measure 67 Inches
  • Since your original safety cables are 67 inches, I recommend The Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cables # RM-655-68. These cables are designed to work with all Roadmaster mounting brackets with quick-disconnects. The safety cables are aircraft type, galvanized steel with a drop-forged steel hook with spring loaded latches. The Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cables # RM-655-64 would be to short. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Do Safety Cables and Electrical Cord Need to be Ran Through the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain
  • The electrical cord that comes with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-676 is already routed through the cable guide but the safety cables are not. This is because some people prefer the cables to be set up on their own. If you want the cables run through the guide it's actually pretty simple. On one end of the safety cables is a quick link that connects the hook to the actual cable. Just remove that and you can route the wiring through the tow bar. Attached is a review video for...
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  • Do Safety Chains Need To Be Attached To The Tow Bar When Flat Towing?
  • The safety chains/cables like the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 do not attach to the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms - Car Mount # C19745. Instead they'd be secured to the base plate of the towed vehicle and the RV. That way if the tow bar gets disconnected from the towed vehicle, the safety chains are still attached to the vehicle and RV. The Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 is a great option, that feature a coiled design to...
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  • Recommended Safety Chain Cables For A 2022 Ford F-250 With A BW Hitch
  • When it comes to using safety chains on your 2022 Ford F-250 with a BW hitch The 40 inch Vinyl Coated Safety Cables with Clevis Hook (Qty. 2) by Dutton-Lainson, 6,500 pounds # DL20119 are confirmed to fit per the manufacturer. This kit includes a pair of 5/16 inch vinyl-coated cables with safety hooks at one end. These cables are to be used on trailers up to 6,500 pounds, the coil tension eliminates dragging and rattles. The cables extend up to 40 inches when straightened. I attached...
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  • Does The Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Come With Safety Cables
  • The Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain # RM-422 does not come with safety cables. You would need The Roadmaster 80 inch Coiled Safety Cables - Double Hook - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2 # RM-653. I have attached a review video link below.
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  • Quick Links Needed for 10,000 lb Trailer
  • Sounds like you're looking for the Blue Ox 1/2" Quick Link for Safety Chains # BX229-0512. This is designed for the Blue Ox Safety Cables # BX88197 and # BX88208 which are rated for 10,000 lbs, but it will work with any other type of chain or cable as well.
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  • Replacement Base Plate Safety Cables for Flat Towing a 2002 Honda CR-V
  • I have at least one solution for you. I recommend using the Roadmaster 68" Single Hook Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643, since the coiled design will keep them from dragging on the road behind your RV. These cables have a 6000-lbs capacity and should work well for your 2002 Honda CR-V. If you actually need the cables that attach to the base plates around the frame of your vehicle that normally come with your Blue Ox base plates you'll want to use the Blue Ox Permanent Base Plate Safety Cables...
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  • Rubber Keepers for Blue Ox Safety Cables
  • I believe what you're looking for are the CE Smith S-Hook Keepers for Safety Chains and Cables - Polypropylene # CE16691A. These slip over the ends of S-Hook chains or cables to help prevent them from jumping up and out of the safety chain loops on your trailer hitch. Attached is a review video for you to check out. If you are talking about something else please let me know and I'd be more than happy to help you find what you're needing!
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  • Does the Falcon 2 Tow Bar Come with a Base Plate Kit for the Vehicle
  • Towing a vehicle requires a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring for taillights and safety cables. You should start with the base plate kit for the vehicle you will be towing. This is a custom fit bracket kit that attaches to the front of the towed vehicle. The tow bar does not include the base plate kit. You can use your vehicle year, make and model and by selecting Tow Bars on the left hand side of our home page, and then, Find Custom Base Plate Kits, at the top of the Tow Bars page. You will...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon
  • Safety cables are required to be connected from the tow bar to the tow vehicle when flat towing. A great set are the Roadmaster Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643. Some base plates include safety cables that are shorter and connect the plates to the frame of the tow vehicle. These are only necessary to instal if they are included with the base plates. #1208-1 that you referenced do not include cables. To flat tow your 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon you will also need the base plates # 1208-1 that...
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  • Trailer Hitch with Safety Chain Loops Needed for 2008 Toyota Sequoia
  • You should be able to connect your cable to the safety chain loop on the hitch of your 2008 Toyota Sequoia. If you do not have a safety chain loop then I highly recommend installing a trailer hitch that has one as it is required by law to secure any trailer with safety chains. For your Sequoia SR5 I recommend the Curt # 13442 which is a Class III hitch that has a 2 inch receiver opening. It comes with the safety chain loops you are needing and is rated for 6,000 lbs gross trailer weight...
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  • Does Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch Use Strap or Cable?
  • Hi! The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14825 does not come with either strap or cable. You would need to get those separately with either Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook # DL24249 or Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook # DL24102; both the strap and the hook are 25' long.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Behind a Motor Home
  • Since your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has the Hard Rock package you will need to use Blue Ox base plates # BX1134. Model # BX1126 will not fit. The tow bars that will fit is ascending order of price are: Adventurer # BX7322 rated for 5,000 pounds (safety cables would need to be added # BX88196) Acclaim # BX4330 rated for 5,000 pounds and includes safety cables Alpha # BX7380 rated for 6,500 pounds and includes safety cables Avail # BX7420 rated for 10,000 pounds and includes safety cables In...
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  • Chain Extender Recommendation for Swagman Original 4 Bike Towing Rack
  • Extending out the safety chains is definitely something that has to be done with the Swagman Original 4 Bike Towing Rack # S64675. The RoadMaster 8" Safety Cable Extensions # RM-910648-8 will help get the job done but I do recommend picking up another pair of the Cable Connectors # RM-910022 so you can have one set directly connected to your chains (bypassing that S-Hook) and then another set connected to your safety chain loops. If you'd like to make connecting to the safety chain loops...
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  • Adapter Needed to Attach an EAZ Aligner Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates on a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick
  • If you have the EazAligner 2000 car-mounted tow bar, you will need to use the RoadMaster Base Plates to EazAligner 2000 Tow Bar Adapter, item # RM-038, to safely connect your tow bar to the RoadMaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 1009-1. The Roadmaster Tow Bars, item # RM-032, is designed for certain Blue Ox and Demco tow bars only. If you do not have safety cables you will need a set of those also. If your EAZ-Aligner tow bar has cable guides, use the straight safety cables, item # RM-645,...
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  • What Is Needed For Flat Towing A 2005 Ford Explorer With A Roadmaster Explorer Tow Bar
  • Since you have the Roadmaster Explorer tow bar the remaining items you will need are the base plate kit for the 2005 Ford Explorer, the safety cables and the wiring for the lights. The base plate kit you will need for your 2005 Ford Explorer is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 480-1. This base plate kit is the only kit that will work with your Roadmaster Explorer tow bar. It has brackets that will attach to the Ford Explorer and the visible portions of the bracket can be removed when...
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  • Components of Flat Towing 2021 Jeep Cherokee With Motorhome
  • To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Cherokee behind your motorhome, there are a few components of flat towing you will need. They are a tow bar for your motorhome, base plate kit for your towed vehicle, supplemental braking system, safety cables, wiring and, possibly, a high-low adapter. I will give my recommendations on the best match for each component for your flat towing needs. For tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000...
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  • Adapter Needed to Use Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit on Honda CR-V w/ Ready Brute Tow Bar
  • The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1528-3 is a fit for your 2001 Honda CR-V. You would then need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032 to use your Ready Brute tow bar. In addition to the base plate kit and tow bar, you will also need safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system to flat tow your 2001 Honda CR-V. Safety Cables: - Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-645 Tow Bar Wiring: - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 1980 Jeep CJ-7
  • Due to the age of your 1980 Jeep CJ-7, I was not able to find any information in regards to flat-towing. You will need to look in your owner's manual to confirm the proper flat-towing producedes assuming it is allowed. If it is allowed you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, flat-tow wiring, supplemental braking system, and ball mount/hitch ball. I have attached my recommendations on each of the following for you. Tow Bar: Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar part # BX7322 Base...
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