Expert Answers about Saturn Vue

• Hitch Extender for More Clearance Between 2007 Saturn Vue and Bike Rack
• You do not use the smaller hole. It was used for a special anti-rattle device that is no longer available. In order to move the bike rack further from the vehicle you will need a hitch extender, # C45791. Keep in mind that the use of an adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. That won't be a problem for your hitch though because it has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds. Half of that is 175 pounds. So the combined weight of the bike racks and bikes...
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• Rear Suspension Helper Springs for a 2005 Saturn Vue that Sags when Loaded
• The weight of the Thule T2 bike carriers loaded with bikes should not be enough by itself to cause the rear of the vehicle to sag or cause braking or steering problems. But when you add passengers and/or cargo then all of that combined is when you would see a problem. A simple solution that will help with steering, stability, and sagging is to install Timbren helper springs # TGMRVUE. But braking is another issue. When the vehicle is loaded with people there is a lot of momentum and it...
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• Flat Tow a 2007 Saturn Vue
• What I think you are asking about is the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15247. This diode kit allows you to use your Saturn Vue's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. This will provide the needed wiring solution to flat tow your Saturn that the Vue's taillights work in tandem with those of the RV. The other items needed to flat tow your 2007 Saturn Vue are, a tow bar, base plates, safety cables and a supplemental braking...
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• Could the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier # HRE3 be Used to Carry a BMX Bike
• BMX bikes tend to have smaller frames, but the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier # HRE3 that you referenced should work well to carry your son's bike. The distance between the arms of this rack is 16 inches. If that would be too wide all you would need is the adapter bar part # 64005. This will attach to your seat post and steering stem to provide an attachment for the bike.
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• Should I have a Transmission Cooler Added to my 2008 Saturn Vue for Towing
• Check your vehicle owner manual. Some of them list a transmission cooler as a requirement, others as a suggestion. We always recommend one on smaller vehicles for towing or on large trucks that are pulling very heavy loads. If you are in the St. Louis, MO area, we do installations in house at our Wentzville headquarters. For your vehicle, something like the Derale 8000 Series Class III cooler, part # D13502, should be enough to keep the transmission temperature at an appropriate level...
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• Economical Tow Bar Options for Flat Towing a 2005 Saturn Vue
• The first thing you are going to need to flat tow your 2005 Saturn Vue is a base plate kit. If you have a 6-cylinder model you will need a Roadmaster base plate kit # 3121-1. If you have a 4-cylinder model you will need a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 3111-1. I wish we sold something that would adapt base plate kit to the # 74344 tow bar that you have, but at this time we do not carry anything. I would recommend you upgrade to a different tow bar like the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020. Next,...
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• Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Saturn VUE Hybrid
• Yes, I checked with Curt and the Curt Hitch part # 13591 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit all styles of the 2007 Saturn Vue so it will fit the hybrid models like what you have. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball,...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup For 2008 Saturn Vue
• I would be happy to recommend all of the components needed to flat tow your 2008 Saturn Vue. Starting with the base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3151-1A which are confirmed to fit the Hybrid, Red Line, XE, and XR models. The # 3151-1A pairs perfectly with the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 which is one of our most popular tow bars due to its 6000lb weight rating, and due to the non-binding arms that allow you to quickly...
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• 4-Way Wiring Bracket # C56026 Recommendation for a 2008 Saturn Vue
• When not in use this Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part # C56026, will be stored in the trunk area of your 2008 Saturn Vue. When you are pulling a trailer and need to use the 4-way you will pull it out of the trunk area with enough wire to allow you to attach it to your trailer and then close the trunk lid on the wire. If you would rather store outside of your vehicle you would want to pull up the carpet in your trunk and look for a rubber grommet that will provide you access to the...
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• Connecting 12 Volt Charge Line from Tow Bar Wiring Connector on 2008 Saturn Vue to Battery
• To run a maintenance charge from the RV to the 2008 Saturn Vue battery you would only need to run a wire from the 12 volt circuit in the connector at the front of the Vue to the positive battery terminal on the Vue's battery. We have several ring terminals, see link, depending on the wire gauge you are using and the size of the post at the positive battery terminal.
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• Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid
• In my research, several sources cite a 3500 lb towing capacity for the 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid. As long as you do not exceed this figure, I would feel comfortable towing with the vehicle. You do not mention which hitch you were interested in. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Receiver, part # 75556. The hitch itself is rated for 4000 lbs, but you will still be limited by the 3500 lb vehicle rating. If you choose the class III hitch over the class II, you will have a better selection...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2006 Saturn Vue
• The difference is that the 2006 Saturn Vue Red Line models require noticeable rear fascia trimming when installing a trailer hitch. The Red Line models also have a lower suspension. For either model I recommend a Class III trailer hitch like the Curt hitch, # 13591, because it has a higher capacity and the 2 inch receiver is compatible with more accessories. I have included a video of this hitch being installed on a similar vehicle. To complete your towing package I recommend Ball Mount...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2006 Saturn Vue 4WD
• Although the Derale # D13611 transmission cooler would work well with your Saturn Vue, we typically recommend using the largest cooler that will fit behind the grille of your vehicle. The ideal mounting location is directly behind the grill, in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. Because a transmission cooler allows airflow through it, there is not a worry that it will block or hinder the operation of the radiator or condenser behind it. A larger cooler like part # D13502, which measures...
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• Recommended Class III Trailer Hitch for 2009 Saturn Vue
• I do have a great option for you, however the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 that you referenced will not fit your 2009 Saturn Vue. This particular hitch is designed for the Saturn Vue up through the 2007 model year, so it will not line up to the frame rails of your 2009 model. For your vehicle I highly recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # 13594, which features a nice hidden-crosstube design that allows only the 2" receiver to be visible (to maintain a sleek OEM...
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• Powered Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2005 Saturn Vue
• Curt trailer wiring harness # C56018 for your 2005 Saturn Vue is not a powered harness. It gets all the power for the trailer lights through the vehicle tail light wiring. As you said the Hopkins harness # HM11140935 does require a direct connection to the vehicle battery so it would be the best option based on what you are looking for.
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• Second Vehicle Brakemaster Kit Recommendation for an RV with BrakeMaster Previously Installed
• It sounds like your 2003 Alfa See Ya has everything on the tow vehicle side of the equation needed for the BrakeMaster 9000 to work. Because of that all you would need is the RoadMaster Second Vehicle Kit # RM-98160 and the correct seat adapter for your 2005 Saturn Vue, part # RM-88241. For a base plate kit you would want the part # 3111-1 for if you have a 4 cylinder engine or part # 3121-1 for if you have a V6. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have...
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• Trunk Mount Bike Carrier Recommendation For 2006 Saturn Vue And 2007 Honda Odyssey
• The Thule Trunk Mount Bike Rack, part # TH910XT is a confirmed fit for your 2006 Saturn Vue. It will not unfortunately work for the 2007 Honda Odyssey. The straps that secure the Thule rack to the top of the vehicle could put too much stress on the spoiler attached to the rear hatch on the Honda. We do have a solution for you though. I recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier, part # HRF2. The straps are located on the arms of the carrier in a manner that they will not...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2005 Saturn Vue
• The recommended trailer wiring harnesses for your 2005 Saturn Vue are ones with converter boxes like the part # 118418. That being said our installer was able to find a way to wire in the part # 18002 to a 2004 Vue similar to yours. This isn't the ideal solution, but it would work if you used the install video as a guide. I attached install videos for both harnesses for you to check out.
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• Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2009 Saturn Vue
• I would recommend you use a Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver # RM-077-2. This product has a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs and should have no problem flat-towing your 2009 Saturn VUE that weights approximately 5,000 lbs. When in use you will want the tow bar to be sitting as level as possible. If the tow bar is not level you may experience handling problems and tire wear issues on the front tires of the towed vehicle. I attached an FAQ on flat towing vehicle for you to check out also.
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• Recommended Flat Tow Setup For 2006 Saturn Vue
• For your Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar BX7335 and your 2006 Saturn Vue, I recommend you start with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX3335 and Loctite # LT37420. Then you can use Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 4 # BX88177 to secure it and deter theft. If you don't have the safety cables, I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 as replacements for your system. For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to...
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