Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2010 Toyota Tacoma

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I will use a drive shaft disconnect to flat tow my 2010 Tacoma. Considering the following: RM-1175-3 Direct Connect Base Plates RM-522 Tow Bar Brake Buddy Classic 3 portable brake system Are these appropriate ions? What safety chains and lighting kit would you recommend? Anything else I need? Thanks for your assistance.

asked by: Larry

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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.

In addition to the base plates and tow bar you identified, I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring, # RM-9243-1 that includes wiring kit, power cord, mounting bracket, safety cables, padlocks, tow bar cover, and a vinyl bag to store it all. And yes, you can use the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System, # HM39494 on your 2010 Toyota Tacoma.

- Base Plate Kit, Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # 1175-3
- Tow Bar, Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522
- Wiring, Combo Towing Kit (includes safety cables), # RM-9243-1
- Supplemental Braking, Brake Buddy Classic 3, # HM39494

You may or may not need a high/low adapter. I have linked a help article below that walks you through the steps of measuring to determine this. The objective being, once your tow bar is properly connected to both vehicles, that it set at +/- 3" of level. A high/low adapter is used to compensate where and if needed. A tow bar that is not set at proper height is likely to cause excessive wear on front tires, suspension and steering components of the towed vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

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…

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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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 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

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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Answer 12

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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