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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2010 Saturn VUE with Spoiler
  • The Hollywood Racks Expedition # HRF6-2is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Saturn Vue. However, since your Vue has a spoiler the Hollywood Rack trunk rack part # HRF6-2 would not be my preferred choice for you. Instead Hollywood Racks has a trunk rack that is designed for fitting over spoilers like what you have and is a confirmed fit. For that you'd want the Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2 which is specifically designed to fit over vehicle spoilers and not strain them in any way. I...
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  • Tow Bar Lighting Kit Recommendation for 2006 Saturn Vue
  • We checked with Roadmaster and the LED bulb and socket kit you like part # RM-152-LED is a confirmed fit and will work great! We actually had the chance to install this kit on a similar 2007 Saturn Vue that I attached an install video that covers.
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  • Supplemental Braking System Recommendation for 2006 Saturn Vue being Flat Towed
  • For supplemental braking for a vehicle being flat towed I tend to avoid recommending the Blue Ox AutoStop as our installers don't care for how difficult the install is or the braking performance. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
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  • Solution to Go From Coiled 4-Way to 6-Way Round for Tow Bar Wiring
  • While there isn't an adapter for the wiring situation you are in you can easily cut off the 4-way round of your coiled adapter and install a 6-way plug in it's place with part # PK11604.
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  • Does etrailer Hitch for 2005 Saturn Vue Require Drilling in Bumper
  • The etrailer hitch # e98865 that fits your 2005 Saturn Vue does not require any drilling or cutting of the rear bumper to install.
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
  • The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line is a hybrid model so the correct base plate kit you'd need is the Roadmaster XL kit part # 3139-1 which will also work great with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar part # RM-520.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2007 Saturn Vue
  • We make videos based on what vehicles customers bring to us for installations. The 2007 Saturn Vue was built on the same platform (the GM Theta platform) as the Chevy Captiva Sport and Equinox, The Pontiac Torrent, and GMC Terrain, among others. Only the bodies where different so the videos shown for those other vehicles can still be used as good guides when installing a hitch on the Vue. As for the comments/reviews that is just coincidence. The etrailer hitch # e98865 does fit your Vue....
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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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  • Availability of an Anti-Rattle Device For a 1-1/4 Trailer Hitch on a 2005 Saturn Vue
  • Hitch, ball mount, and/or accessory rattle can be annoying and it is a common ailment. Luckily, there is a cure. First, you can make sure that your trailer has the correct tongue weight. Tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight when it is loaded and ready to tow. If tongue weight is correct, you can use an anti-rattle device. I recommend the Anti-Rattle Wedge, # RM-061-125. It is designed to fit in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches like # 36408 on your 2005 Saturn Vue....
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  • Recommended Reversible Hand Winch With 2 Speeds And Hand Brake
  • For your application, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch,TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - Hand Brake - 2,500 lbs # DL14830. This hand winch when mounted to a secure anchor point will allow you to pull your trailer up the incline and lower it safely. Even though this winch is rated at 2,500 lbs, that rating is based in direct pull weight on the third layer of line on the drum. Capacity is reduced as the line builds up on the drum. Not all winches are reversible meaning...
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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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  • Connecting A Roadmaster Tow Bar Crossbar To A Duncan DM7007
  • You can use the RoadMaster Base Plates to Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner Tow Bars Adapter # RM-038 to connect to the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3111-1.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2007 Saturn Vue
  • Actually, if you were to try to install Curt hitch # C19101 it would require a lot more work than the custom fit hitches for your 2007 Saturn Vue. You would have to access the metal bumper beam which would require removal of the rear fascia. Then once you get that removed it is possible, even likely, that the hitch will not fit. Installation of a custom hitch such as # 13591 is much easier as you can see in the video I have linked showing an example installation. I have also included a...
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  • Supplemental Braking System Recommendation Uses Light Indicator for When Brakes are On and Error
  • The Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR would be more what you are looking for. The remote of this system that installs in the tow vehicle will show a display light when the brakes are applied and then has an additional light that illuminates when there would be a problem. The Patriot is our most recommended system to as it installs very easily and works very well. The SMI makes noise everytime the brakes are being applied.
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2008 Saturn Vue
  • I do have a carrier that will fit but Yakima does not recommend the use of any of their trunk mount bike carriers on the 2008 Saturn Vue because "side strap hooks cannot be securely attached." I recommend going with the Hollywood Racks Express 2, # HRE2 for your Vue. This carrier has a long reach making it compatible with many vehicles. I have linked a video review for you. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's...
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  • Roof Rack for a 2007 Saturn Vue that Does NOT have Side Rails that Run Front to Back
  • I do have a possible solution for you but there are no custom fit roof racks that will fit a 2007 Saturn Vue that doesn't have the side rails that run front to back. One option is to use 2 of the Darby Turbo-Racks # DTA968. These attach to the roof using a strap that will run through the interior of the vehicle (one strap or each bar). I have linked a video review for you.
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  • 4-Way to 5-Way Adapter Recommendation for a 2005 Saturn Vue for Trailer with Reverse Lockout
  • I am glad to hear that the Tow Ready Wiring Harness part # 118418 is working great in your 2005 Saturn Vue. All you would need to convert the 4-way of this harness to a 5-way to activate the reverse lockout of your trailer is a part # 20036. You will need to tap into the reverse light circuit of your Vue using the included quick-splice. I attached an installation video for the # 20036 for you to check out also.
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  • Lighting Solution for 2006 Saturn Vue Flat Towed by Motorhome
  • You do need a lighting solution installed on your 2006 Saturn Vue to allow the taillights of it to be controlled by your motorhome when it's being flat towed. For that we have the # RM-152-98146-7 which wires into your taillight wiring and allows the motorhome to control them and comes with all of the wiring, diodes, and connectors needed.
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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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  • Curt 2 Trailer Hitch - Bumper Mount - 8-3/4 Bolt Pattern - 5,000 lbs GTW
  • I do have a solution for you, however the Curt 2 Inch Trailer Hitch - Bumper Mount # E-3S referenced in your question is designed to fit certain truck rear bumpers and will not work on your 2006 Saturn Vue. For your 2006 Saturn Vue, I instead recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 15391. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit this vehicle and will use existing holes in the vehicle's frame for a no-drill installation. This will provide you with a 2 inch receiver opening and it has...
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