What Parts do I need to use a Reese Collapsible Tow Bar to tow a 2001 Mazda B2500 Pickup
Question:
I have a RV but Im a newbie to car towing. Im considering towing my Mazda B2500 pickup 2wd Im looking at one of the Reese tow bars. I tried to find a Reese tow bar base plate for my pickup. Cant seem to find one that Reese makes. I see other manufactures of base plates on you web site but not Reese. Am I missing something here.
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
We do not carry Reese base plates, and to my knowledge, they do not make them.
There is a tow bar adapter, # RM-025, available to allow you to use Roadmaster Baseplates with the Reese Tow Bar.
As you found, the base plate kit we have for your B2500 is part # 483-1. I assume the Reese Tow Bar you are wanting to use is part # 63180. You will need an adapter, part # RM-025, in order to get the Reese Tow Bar to mate with the Roadmaster base plates. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less.
A better tow bar option would be the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, which is designed for towing long distances and more frequently. With this tow bar you will need a set of Quick Disconnects, # RM-201, to easily connect and disconnect the tow bar from the base plates.
I have provided a link to several articles that should be helpful when figuring out all of the items needed for flat towing a vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter for Tow Ready Tow Bar - Replacement Crossbar for Tracker Tow Bar
- Accessories and Parts
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Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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