Recommended Components For Flat-Towing 2007 Saturn Ion
Question:
Id like to flat tow my 07 Saturn Ion behind my 2004 Chevy Suburban. Could not figure out which towbar set up I need thanks in advance.
asked by: Justin
Expert Reply:
From my research, I found that the Ion can be flat-towed if it is not the Red Line model. When flat-towing any vehicle, you will need 5 items. You need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the vehicle, and most states now require a supplemental brake system.
The base plates I recommend for your Ion is the Roadmaster EZ Base Plates, part # 523118-1. The tow bar I recommend is the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020. Since you need to tow the Ion with the tow bar as level as possible, you may need a high-low adapter. I have attached a link to our product page for high-low adapters you can check out.
For safety cables you will need part # RM-643.
The tail light wiring kit I recommend is part # TR118821. If a fuse-bypass is required, you can use part # RM76511.
If you have a 7-way connector on your Suburban you will need an umbilical like part # HM47065 to attach the Ion to the Suburban wiring. If you have a different connector on your Suburban let me know and I can make a recommendation.
The supplemental brake system I recommend for your Ion is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System, part # SM99251.
I have attached some helpful articles for these products you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Heavy-Duty Trailer Coiled Wire Adapter for 7-Way to 4-Wire Flat
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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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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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- 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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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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