Availability of a Roadmaster Base Plate to Reese Tow Bar Adapter for Flat Towing a 2004 Ford Focus
Question:
Will a reese tow bar work with the 52491-1 base plate
asked by: Tommy
Expert Reply:
It is possible that you will be able to use the Reese tow bar with the Roadmaster base plates, # 52491-1. If it is the Tow Ready Tow Bar by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, and Reese, # 63180, you will need Roadmaster base plate to Tow Ready tow bar adapter, # RM-025. In order to make the base plate arms removable, you will also need quick disconnects, part # RM-201. I have also included a link to our series of articles on flat towing a vehicle.
You should keep in mind that the Tow Ready 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.
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
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter for Tow Ready Tow Bar - Replacement Crossbar for Tracker Tow Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Drawtite to Roadmaster
- Roadmaster
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Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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