Base Plates & Flat Tow Parts For 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD With Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar

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Hi I have a 2021 Toyota rav 4 prime that I am looking to tow. I am looking at getting base plates for it. Your website doesnt show any for my model. Do you carry them? I want to buy the below product, but I cant find base plates the things that the tow bar connects to. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K Roadmaster Tow Bar RM-676 How about a 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD?

asked by: George R

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Expert Reply:

While there are no base plates for a 2021 Toyota RAV4, there are base plates as well as the rest of the parts for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD. The base plates are from Blue Ox, but they do allow you to use the Nighthawk tow bar, as there is a version of this made specifically for Blue Ox base plates. I'll go ahead and list out all the parts you need for your '15 Tacoma:

- Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3763

- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-677

- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152

- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR

The Blue Ox base plates are a fit for your '15 Tacoma, which I verified with the manufacturer, and have a nice design that won't protrude out, along with removable arms, to help your Tacoma keep a clean appearance. The Nighthawk tow bar is simply the best available so you made a superb choice there; it is simple to use, has long arms which makes it easier for your Tacoma to track behind your motorhome, and comes with both safety cables and wiring connectors so you don't have to purchase those separately.

The diode wiring kit is nice because it is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback, keeping your Tacoma's electrical system safe. And as for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is by far the best option because it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome; so when you hit the brakes, your Tacoma is going to get the same amount of braking power. This results in much smoother braking than most systems which send out a pre-set amount of braking power, giving you a more comfortable and easier-to-control ride when flat towing.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

If you are worried about the possibility of a bike rack hitting your flat towed 2013 Toyota Tacoma, then a few quick measurements might help. Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack #HLY64FR, measures 32 inches from the center hitch pin hole to the…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM-521196-5 is a fit for a 2018 Toyota Tacoma and what you'll want to use to reuse the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar part #RM-422 or one like it. In regards to the Blue Ox Patriot…

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Answer 3

You are correct, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, #1175-3 is a confirmed fit for the 2010 Tacoma, excluding X-Runner trim package, and this will match well to the Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, #RM-522 that you have selected.…

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Answer 4

We have a number of hardwire kit options for you to be able to wire your wife's 2019 Toyota Tacoma so that the tail lights function in sync with your Ram while towing the Tacoma. A kit like the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring…

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Answer 5

It is no bother at all. We are happy to answer the questions you have and want to make sure you get the items that work best for you. Both of the base plates, part #1175-1, and part #1175-3 are designed to fit your 2012 Toyota Tacoma. Both of the…

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Answer 6

The online owner's manual for your 2016 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 states that the truck cannot be flat towed with all wheels down, nor can it be dolly towed either. The 4x4 must be towed with all wheels off the ground. You can refer to page 506 of the…

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Answer 7

I am sorry to hear about your father. It is typically okay to flat tow pickup trucks with manual transmissions, however, the best way to determine if your 1998 Toyota Tacoma can be flat towed is to check your owners manual under the towing section or…

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Answer 8

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, #BX3622 that you linked to is for a Subaru not a Toyota but there is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, #BX3795 that is fit guided for the Toyota. While per the manufacturer, you should not attempt to flat tow a Toyota Tacoma,…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part #BX3795 is a fit for a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. I spoke to Blue Ox who informed it was a carry over model. If you don't already have a tow bar, the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part #BX7380 would be a great match.…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, #BX3795 is listed in our fit guided for the Toyota. While per the manufacturer, you should not attempt to flat tow a Toyota Tacoma because you will damage the transmission/drivetrain, anything can be made to flat tow…

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Answer 11

I contacted the manufacturer about the lengths for these stabilizer jacks and have included the information they were able to provide me. The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK34FR are 422 mm (16.6") collapsed and 600mm (23.6")…

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Answer 12

The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK94FR are able to lock into place at 30 and 60 degrees as stabilizers. They also have the 90 degree position where it is rated for 1,929 lbs and then the stored position.

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