Parts Needed to Tow a 1997 Mazda 626 with Blue Ox Tow Bar and Roadmaster Base Plates  

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You will need to use an adapter to go from the Blue Ox tow bar to the Roadmaster base plates # 707-2. You can use adapter # RM-033 if you have a Blue Ox Alpha, Aventa, Aventa II, Aventa LX, Kar Bar, Aladdin, Alexxa, or Acclaim tow bar. If you have a Blue Ox Rangefinder II tow bar then you would use adapter # RM-037.

In addition to the tow bar, base plates, and adapter, you will also need safety cables like # RM-643.

For lighting there are several options. If you will not be towing the vehicle often use a magnetic kit like # RM-2120. If you will be towing often then I recommend a diode kit like # RM-154.

Most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle be flat towed. I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot, # BLU37TR proportional system because it will apply 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.

Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for additional specific information on flat towing it. I have included some helpful links on flat towing for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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