Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Saturn Ion Behind a Motor Home
Question:
Im towing a 2006 Saturn Ion, manual transmission. What parts do I need for this?
asked by: John S
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2006 Saturn Ion you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.
For base plates you can use # DM9518151.
Next, for a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Commander II, # DM9511012. This tow bar comes with safety cables and is rated for 6,000 pounds.
For lighting you could use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent solution you can use Roadmaster harness # RM-154. In either case you will need to pull a fuse to flat tow the vehicle (consult owners manual to confirm).
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply 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.
I have also included 2 helpful links to our help articles on flat towing for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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