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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4-Door 4x4 Behind an RV  

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I have a 97 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 4Door 4WD. Also have a Stowmaster 5000 tow bar. It appears there are two base plates available, a 1007-2 or a 1009-1. Which would work the best for my application. I do want removable arms capability.

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The difference between the base plates for your 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4-door 4x4 are what each will fit. If it is a Sport model then you would need # 1009-1. If it is NOT a Sport model use # 1007-2. Both have removable arms and will work with the Stowmaster tow bar.

For safety cables you can use # RM-643. For lighting the best option I can recommend that will work for sure is a combination of tow light partners # TLP01 and magnetic lights such as # RM-2120.

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. 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.

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