How to Flat-Tow a 2004 Saturn Ion Behind a Pickup Truck
Question:
What do I need to tow tow bar 2004 Saturn Ion with mid. so. truck that has no connection for lights under back of pick up. We would be ussing a tow bar.
asked by: Ruby
Expert Reply:
I am not sure what you mean by "mid" but the only 2004 Saturn Ion that can be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground are the ones with a manual transmission. If you do have a manual transmission then you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I have attached my recommendations for each of these parts below.
For a base plate kit I recommend the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit part # DM9518151 and for a tow bar I recommend the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar # BX7322 as this will be one of the most cost effective combos we have for you. Then for the flat-tow wiring harness I recommend the Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights part # C6304. In order to use these lights you will need a 4-way trailer connector on the tow vehicle. If you can let me know the year, make, and model of the tow vehicle I would be glad to recommend a 4-way for this.
If the state you will be traveling in/through requires that the toad have a supplemental braking system then I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking part # SM99251 which makes for a clean look once installed. It is also one of our most popular options. I have attached a help article which will walk you through the process to select a ball mount to keep the tow bar level.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Blue Ox
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Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connector - Wireless
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- Wireless
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Hopkins
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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