Roadmaster Base Plate for 1993 Mazda Miata
Question:
We have a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 tow bar we want to use to tow the 1993 Miata behind a smaller Class A motor home. Will the #711-2 base plate be compatible with this tow bar. Is there anything else we would need besides the lighting and breaking wiring for the tow bar. Baby teeth have been removed. Thank you
asked by: Tony P
Helpful Expert Reply:
The correct Roadmaster base plate for your 1993 Mazda Miata is the part # 711-2 which is compatible with your Stowmaster # RM-501.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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