Availability of Base Plates for Flat Towing 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan
Question:
I need to know if anyone makes a towing plate to fit a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan?
asked by: Wallace M
Expert Reply:
Roadmaster and Blue Ox both offer base plates for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan and these can be seen on the link provided. Both feature twist-lock removable draw bars and both will require some trimming of the bumper fascia and other components. The Roadmaster kit is part # 521537-1 and the Blue Ox kit is part # BX2236.
The Roadmaster Tracker tow bar # RM-020 that you referenced is compatible with these Roadmaster base plates so I suggest these for your application.
Flat towing also requires a wiring/lighting solution, safety cables and a supplementary braking system for the toad. All of these items are detailed in the linked article on flat towing.
For safety cables I recommend the coiled type that will not drag on the ground, part # RM-643. For the easiest-to-install lighting kit you can use a set of magnetic lights like # TLL21RK. For a supplementary braking system, which is required for most states and provinces, you can use the portable Blue Ox Patriot, part # BLU37TR.
It is always a good idea to check you car's owner's manual for any required preparation to flat tow the vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit - Weatherproof - Red Lens - 20' Wiring Harness - Qty 2
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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