Flat Towing Setup for Thor Class C and 2018 Subaru Forester
Question:
I have a 2015 Thor Freedom Elite 28 H class c 30 feet and would like to tow a 2018 Subaru Forester manual transmission. What would equipment do you recommend? I will probably travel to etrailer for an install. Sincerely.
asked by: Dave O
Expert Reply:
We're glad to help you select your flat towing setup and we can do an install for you too.
For your 2018 Forester non-turbo with manual transmission the base plate kit I recommend is Roadmaster's Direct-Connect Base Plate # 52923-5 which I like for its very clean appearance once installed and for its twist-lock draw bars which are easy to install and remove. With this I suggest the Nighthawk All Terrain tow bar # RM-676 which features LED lighting to make your rig more visible to other motorists. For the improved safety from the LED lighting the Nighthawk is "priceless". It also includes safety cables and wiring. If you prefer a lower-priced tow bar the Falcon 2 # RM-520 is fine too but you'll need to add the safety cables and wiring. Please check out the video on the Nighthawk.
For a braking system you can go either of two ways, a portable system or a one-time-install type. For a portable option that you can keep into the future and use in your next towed car we have the EvenBrake # RM-9400 which you'll set up each time you tow. Or if you prefer to do it once, you can use a one-time-install system like the Roadmaster InvisiBrake # RM-8700 which takes more time to install but you only do it once. With this option you'll also need brake light relay kit # RM-88400 and diode kit # RM-154.
You'll also probably need a high/low hitch adapter to ensure your Nighthawk tow bar remains level when connected to the Thor and the Forester. Keeping the tow bar level helps ensure it will not bind up when you make turns. I linked an article on these adapters along with a few others on braking systems and general flat towing information.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- 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 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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