Flat Towing a 2009 Cadillac SRX Behind Motorhome

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Can I flat tow my 2009 Cadillac SRX wad behind my Motorhome?

asked by: Danny P

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Expert Reply:

Your 2009 Cadillac SRX can be flat towed behind your motorhome when using a lube pump kit but not as is from the manufacturer. A lube pump is used while the vehicle is being flat towed to move fluids, like transmission fluid, through the tow vehicle to keep it from overheating. Unfortunately we don't have any Lube Pump Kits, so you will need to get that elsewhere, but I can help with all the other components. I recommend the following parts:

Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3125-1
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs # RM-520
RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251

Then you will most likely need a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to help determine the correct fit and have linked the page to your options to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

When flat towing a vehicle, there are 5 main components that are needed. Starting with base plates, for a 2011 Chevy Malibu you can use Roadmaster EZ base plates #523145-5. The base plates provide a safe and secure attachment point for a tow bar.…

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Answer 2

For tow bar wiring you basically have three options to choose from. You can use the magnetic lights like you are familiar with, like a RoadMaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights, part #RM2120. You can use a diode kit like the Tail Light Isolating Diode…

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Answer 3

The only solutions we have for flat towing a 2009 Ford Focus with an automatic transmission is a tow dolly like the #RM-2050-1 as there is only a way to flat tow the vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground if the vehicle has a manual transmission.

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Answer 4

For your 2011 Chevy Malibu the 8, 22 and 24 fuse would need to be pulled. Using the Roadmaster #RM76511 and #RM76512 would allow you to easily and quickly bypass all three fuses with just the flick of a switch. These bypasses are compatible with the…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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