Recommended Method To Tow 2007 Mazda 3 Behind Motorhome
Question:
Can I setup a 2007 mazda 3 base plate/arms to be towed, 4 down, with a stowmaster tow bar? Thank you
asked by: Robert S
Expert Reply:
I may have an option for you, but while researching flat towing I found that the owner's manual for your 2007 Mazda 3 mentions that your vehicle should not be flat towed. With that being said Blue Ox does offer a base plate kit for your vehicle leading me to believe that there are modifications that can be made to allow you to flat tow your vehicle but I was unable to find out exactly what may need to be done.
If you choose to go the flat tow route you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2523 as it is the only base plate kit confirmed to fit your Mazda 3, but it will not work with the Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar # RM-501 you mentioned. For a compatible tow bar you would need to use the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 instead.
The option I recommend is using a tow dolly, as your vehicle can be towed on a tow dolly with no modifications. I recommend taking a look at the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 which is designed for vehicles with a track width up to 77" wide. Since your Mazda 3 has a track width of 60" it will fit perfectly.
Your tow vehicle will also need a electric trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195, and a ball mount, 2" hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.
I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
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- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
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- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
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- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4250 lbs
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
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