Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1997 Ford Mustang

Question:

My question is: I have a Blue Ox tow bar system and decided to tow my1997 Ford Mustang behind my motor home.I looked into your Roadmaster Crossbar-style base plate kit, code: 466-1 and the adapter for Blue Ox tow bar to Etrailer Classic Base Plate, item # e98982. What do I need to accomplish this? Is this what I need or do you suggest another approach? Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated

asked by: Theodore R

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 466-1 is the correct kit for your 1997 Ford Mustang but you'd want to use a Roadmaster tow bar and not the adapter you mentioned.

The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.