Recommended Base Plates for Flat Towing 2001 Mazda Protégé Behind Motorhome
Question:
I bought a tow bar to tow my mazda protege 01 behind my rv. Im curious if i need to hook anything to my car?
asked by: Dalton H
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are new to flat towing, and you have already purchased a tow bar. If that tow bar is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 you asked from, that is a great choice for your 2001 Mazda Protégé.
You will also need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 725-1 to attach the crossbar to your vehicle frame. This is a custom fit. This will give you the physical connection and then you will also need to add safety cables # RM-643.
There are a few other components you will also need to safely tow your vehicle. You will need tow bar wiring to help your vehicle lighting to be synced to your motorhome, a braking system for your vehicle, and then a high-low adapter. I've linked a page to the adapter options and have also linked an article to help with the correct measurements.
For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will use your vehicle wiring and allow you to splice in and protect it from backfeeding or overload. I've attached a video to assist. I also recommend using a battery charge kit # RM-156-25 to keep your Protégé battery maintained while towing.
Then for your braking system, I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR if you want an easily removable system or the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 for a permanent option. I prefer the SMI because after installation you don't need to do any further adjustments and just flip a switch when you are ready to tow the vehicle. It is a very easy to use option.
This combination of parts will get you to your destination safely and with ease of use.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- 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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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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
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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