Base Plates and Accessories for Flat Towing 2018 Subaru WRX
Question:
Is Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BX3620 all I would need to flat tow my WRX? It is a manual transmission.
asked by: Dillon
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox # BX3620 is indeed the correct base plate kit for your 2018 Subaru WRX.
In addition to the base plates, you'll need a tow bar like the non-binding Blue Ox Ascent, part # BX4370. A non binding tow bar allows you to attach and unhook your vehicle easily even when on uneven terrain and when the vehicle isn't perfectly aligned behind the motorhome. Safety cables are included.
You'll also need a wiring solution like the Roadmaster Diode System, part # RM-15267 and a supplemental braking system like Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. You'll also need a # RM-9332 12 volt outlet kit to power the braking system.
If the installed height of your base plates is 3 inches +/- the height of the hitch on your motorhome, you'll also need a high/low adapter. I've linked to our selection and to a help article that will show how to determine which adapter you'd need.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 7500 lbs
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- 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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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