Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Nissan Sentra Behind an RV with Air Brakes  

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There are 5 items that you will need to flat tow your 2015 Nissan Sentra behind a motor home: base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.

For base plates you can use Blue Ox # BX1849. These will provide a safe and secure attachment point on the vehicle for the tow bar. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Alpha, # BX7380. This tow bar comes with safety cables so you will not have to add any separately.

For lighting I recommend a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. It will plug right into the 4-Way on your RV.

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 Air Force One proportional system, # SM99243. 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.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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