Items Needed to To Flat Tow 2000 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Question:
what other attachment do I need to make it work with a tow bar
asked by: willie w
Expert Reply:
Assuming that your tow bar is manufactured by Roadmaster, and already has safety cables, the only other item besides the # 521227-1 base plate kit is wiring for the tail lights of the VW.
There are three options for wiring your VW for flat towing. You can go with a temporary system, like a magnetic mount part # RM-2120. These systems are easy to install and remove quickly, and remain completely independent of the towed vehicles wiring system.
Another option would be the RoadMaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs, part RM-155. This system uses bulbs that are mounted into the tail light assembly of the towed vehicle. Although a bit of installation is required, this system also remains independent of the towed vehicles wiring.
The last option would be to permanently wire the vehicle using the Tail Light Isolating Diode System part # 38955. This kit wires directly into the tail light circuits of the towed vehicle. The product description for this item shows a great installation diagram, we also have an install video that will walk you through the process. I will provide links below for the products I recommended above as well as the installation video.
The video shows an installation on a different vehicle, but the procedure would be similar.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Bulb and Socket 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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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