Parts Needed to Tow a 1999 Mazda B3000 Extended Cab Behind a Motor Home
Question:
can you tow a 1999 mazda b3000 ex cab behind mortor home safely?
asked by: Chuck
Expert Reply:
You will need to check your owners manual or with the Mazda dealer to see if your 1999 Mazda B3000 Ext Cab can be flat towed. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. If the correct procedure is not followed, it will cause severe damage to the transmission.
If you will be able to flat tow your vehicle, you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system as required by law.
The tow bar you can use is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. The base plate kit you will need is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 483-1. This kit will not work if your truck is a Trailhead model. I am including links to the instructions on both the tow bar and the base plates.
For safety cables, I recommend RoadMaster 64 inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643.
For wiring, there are a couple of options. If you do not plan on towing the truck very often, I would go with a magnetic light kit like # RM-2120. If you do plan on towing the truck frequently, it would be beneficial to install the Hopkins Diode System, part # 38955. I am including a link to a couple of useful FAQ articles on tow bar wiring that should help in choosing the best light kit for you, along with how to go about wiring them.
For a braking system, the easiest to use and install is the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System, # RM-9400. This unit installs quickly so you are ready to go in minutes. It engages the towed vehicle brakes proportionally to how much the towing vehicle is braking, reducing wear of both the towing vehicle and towed vehicle brakes.
If your vehicle can be flat towed behind your motor home, then this is the setup that you will need.
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 Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- 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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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- 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 Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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