Can 2000 Ford Focus Wagon with Manual Transmission be Flat-Towed Behind Motorhome  

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According to our primary resource for flat-towing information, Roadmaster Engineering, the 2000 model year Ford Focus wagon with manual transmission can be flat towed, unless the owner's manual for your particular vehicle indicates otherwise. It is always wise to check your manual for any guidelines, restrictions or special preparations needed to safely flat tow your Focus wagon.

Safe and legal flat towing requires a number of components: a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring or lighting kit, base plates and a supplementary braking system (required in most states). The linked article covers each of these items in detail and presents the options in each category. This article will be valuable to you as you prepare to ready your vehicle for flat towing.

In general it is best to stick with a tow bar and base plates from the same maker; this avoids the potential need to use adapters, which add expense and complication. As an example, Roadmaster offers their Ford Focus base plates # 52491-1. The most popular tow bar for use with your car is the Roadmaster Tracker, part # RM-020.

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