Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Nissan Versa

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I have a 2011 nissan versa manual transmission. I am looking for a complete flat tow kit. Wanting to see my options. I dont need supplemental braking though. Thanks

asked by: Malcolm H

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A complete flat towing setup typically consists of base plates, a tow bar compatible with your base plates, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking and a high/low adapter; it sounds like you already have a supplemental braking system but we can help you locate the other parts.

Typically your base plates will dictate your tow bar, and you have 2 options for base plates in the Roadmaster # 52347-1 and the Blue Ox # BX1845. Both provide you with removable arms so that your vehicle keeps a clean look when not towing, and will give you options that will stand up to the rigors of the road. I do prefer Roadmaster parts for flat towing so I'd pair the # 52347-1 with the Roadmaster Falcon tow bar # RM-522. If you went to the Blue Ox base plates you'd want to use the etrailer SD non-Binding Tow Bar # e47ZR, which is compatible with those. The Roadmaster Falcon does not come with safety cables included, so you'd need to add those with the # RM-645.

For wiring you could go with something easy to install like the Peterson Magnetic Light Kit # PE26UR, which simply attach to your RV trailer wiring harness and stick onto the vehicle with magnets. Or you could go with the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7; this kit connects to the electrical system on your 2011 Versa and operates the lights in conjunction with the RV's lights. This kit also uses diodes installed to help protect the vehicle from backfeed in the event of an electrical malfunction; we typically encourage customers to go this route because it ends up being a plug and play installation that uses the lights on your vehicle as opposed to external lights, but you really can do either.

I've linked some review videos of these parts, as well as one of our helpful articles that explains how to measure for a high/low adapter, which may also be required to keep your tow bar level during travel. I've also linked our entire selection of those adapters in the event that you require one for your setup.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 12

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