Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet HHR

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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Chevy HHR
  You will need a base plate on your 2008 Chevy HHR to flat tow it. For that you would want the Roadmaster # 3141-1 which is a confirmed fit. For a tow bar you would want the Roadmaster Falcon part # RM-520 which comes with safety cables. Aside from that it sounds like you have the lighting and braking systems covered. If your brake system draws power from the HHR battery it will need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 as it looks like your vehicle battery needs to be disconnected. The part...
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• Stop Light Switch Kit for a 2008 Chevy HHR SS
  When using supplemental braking like the Even Brake # RM-9400 on your 2008 Chevy HHR SS you will have to use the stop light switch kit # RM-751428 in order for everything to work properly and so that you know the vehicle brake pedal is actually moving. A 12-volt outlet kit # RM-9332 is also recommended because the regular 12-volt outlet on the vehicle will either have no power or not enough power for the braking system when the vehicle is set up in the tow position. There isn't a specific...
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• Is a Supplemental Braking System and Breakaway Required for Flat Towing in the United States
  Yes, pretty much all states (with the exception of Missouri for some reason) and Canadian provinces require that a towed vehicle have a supplemental braking system and most all supplemental braking systems come with a breakaway unit. The most economical is the BrakeMaster # RM-9160 which works with RVs that have air brakes or air over hydraulic braking systems. Otherwise I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. In either case these are proportional systems that apply the same amount...
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• Does Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751428 Fit 2010 Chevy HHR
  I apologize for any confusion but the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751428 that you referenced is a fit for your 2011 Chevy HHR as it fits HHRs from the years of 2006 - 2011.
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• Does a 2008 Chevy HHR Need a Brake Light Relay to be Flat Towed
  On the 2008 Chevy HHR, Roadmaster recommends installing a 12 volt outlet, # RM-9332, and a brake switch kit, # RM-751428. Because your HHR has a combined brake and turn signal circuit, a brake light relay, # RM-88400, is not needed. From the information I have, you will need to pull a fuse or fuses. Consult the vehicle owners manual to determine any additional specific information on fuses that need to be pulled.
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• How to Get Brake Light Switch Signal for Flat Tow Wiring on a 2009 Chevy HHR
  The brake light switch on your 2009 Chevy HHR is impossible to find (as you've experienced) so you're going to need to actually install the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751428. You won't be needing to use the Brake Light Relay Kit # RM-88400 because your tail light wiring is combined and not separate. I have attached an installation video of the stop light switch kit on a 2011 HHR that you can check out.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2007 Chevy HHR
  We have everything you need to flat tow your 2007 Chevy HHR. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit. This is what provides the connection point for the tow bar to the vehicle frame. For that we have the Roadmaster kit part # 3141-1 which is a confirmed fit. Next you'll need a tow bar. For that we have the Roadmaster Sterling # RM-576 which is very easy to use and comes with safety cables and wiring to go from the rear of the tow vehicle to the front of your HHR. For a tow bar cover...
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• Recommended Brake Light Switch Kit for 2011 Chevrolet HHR Using Roadmaster 9700 Braking System
  To use a (DISCONTINUED) Roadmaster Braking System RM-9700 in your 2011 Chevrolet HHR you will use their Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751428. Also recommended is a 12V outlet kit to provide power to the 9700 system; for this you can use # RM-9332.
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• Tow Bar and Accessories Compatible with XL Base Plates on a 2009 Chevy HHR
  The Roadmaster base plates, # 523159-1, are base plates for a 2008 to 2010 Chevy HHR SS models only. It sounds like you need a compatible tow bar for the XL style base plates you already have on your 2009 HHR. The most popular option for XL style base plates is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video review for you. You will also need safety cables like # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. You...
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• How to Flat Tow a 2007 Chevy HHR Behind a Motor Home with a Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar
  Yes, the Aventa tow bar is compatible with the Blue Ox base plates # BX1692 on your Chevy HHR. In addition to the tow bar and base plates, you will need safety cables, # BX88196, if you do not already have some. For lighting you can use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. Or you can use a kit that plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring, # HM56100. It looks like you will need to pull fuses to flat tow your HHR. Check the owners manual to confirm. To make this process...
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• How to Flat-Tow a 2011 Chevrolet HHR
  According to my research, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR came with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission and they are both flat-towable as is. However, you will be limited to a maximum of 65 mph while in tow. In order to tow the vehicle with all four wheels down you will need a few components which I have listed for you below: Tow Bar - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 3141-1 Safety Cables - RoadMaster...
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• Towing a non-SS 2010 Chevy HHR Behind a Motor Home
  No, the Chevy HHR and HHR SS are fundamentally different were the base plates install so you would not be able to use the SS base plates, # 523159-1, on a non-SS model. I have verified this with my contact at Roadmaster. For a non-SS model you would use base plates # 3141-1. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2, # RM-520, and safety cables # RM-643. For lighting you can use a magnetic lighting kit # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent solution you can use diode kit # RM-154....
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• Is Supplemental Braking Required When Flat Towing a 2011 Chevy HHR
  Most states and Canadian provinces now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being towed by law. There is a good chance that where you will be traveling to or traveling through, a braking system will be required. The easiest system to set up and use is the Roadmaster Even Brake, # RM-9400. You will also need a stop light switch # RM-751428 and a 12 volt outlet kit # RM-9332 to use this braking system on a 2011 Chevy HHR. I have included a link to all of our FAQ articles on flat...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup For 2009 Chevy HHR Behind 2005 Monaco Motorhome
  For your 2009 Chevy HHR (not SS), I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3141-1. The # 521563-1 base plates you have are a fit for 2009-2011 Honda Civic Coupe vehicles and will not work with your HHR. I suggest using Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 to install these vehicle specific base plates. These baseplates will be compatible with your Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs # RM-501. Not knowing what wire harness you have or its...
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• Stop Light Switch Kit for a Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System in a Chevrolet HHR
  We do have the stop light switch you are needing for your Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 in your Chevrolet HHR. - Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet HHR # RM-751428
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• Installation Instructions for the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit for the Chevy HHR
  I attached installation instructions for the Roadmaster Stoplight Switch Kit for the HHR # RM-751428 that you referenced as well as instructions for the RoadMaster BrakeMaster Vehicle-Specific Seat Adapter # RM-88129.
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• How To Flat-Tow a Chevrolet HHR SS
  Yes, the Chevrolet HHR SS is flat-towable with all four wheels down. In order to do so 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 is one very nice tow bar. It has a non-binding and...
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• Recommended Parts for Flat Dinghy/Recreational Towing a 2008-2010 Chevy HHR
  To flat tow your 2008-2010 Chevy HHR you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. For base plates I recommend going with either Roadmaster part # 3141-1 for a Standard model or part # 523159-1 if you have an SS model. The tow bar I recommend for either of these kits is the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain # RM-576. This is rated for 8,000 lbs and comes with safety cables that are rated...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Chevy HHR
  In order to flat tow your 2011 Chevy HHR there are a number of parts you need, starting with compatible base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 3141-1, though please keep in mind there are no base plates compatible with the SS model of your vehicle. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Sterling # RM-576 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the base plates due to its long telescoping arms as well as its included EZ Hook safety cables. To keep...
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• Recommended Flat Towing System Parts for 2007 Chevy HHR
  To flat tow your 2007 Chevy HHR there are a few components you will need that all work together to give you a safe towing experience. I recommend starting with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3141-1 and using Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 to secure the hardware when installing. Then for your tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-576 which has integrated safety cables and a wiring connector to connect your motorhome to your...
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• Base Plate Kit and Flat Towing Accessories for 2006 Cheverolet HHR
  An HHR LS and LT use the same base plate kit. As long as the HHR is NOT an SS model, the Roadmaster # 3141-1 base plate kit you referenced would work just find for you. To flat tow your vehicle, you'll also need to check with your owner's manual and determine if your HHR is capable of being flat towed. To complete your towing system, you'll need a towbar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. For a towbar, the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520 would be a great choice....
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