Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser With Manual Transmission and Other Steps Needed

Question:

I will be towing a 2008 pt cruiser manual transmission. Other than putting it in nuetral is there anything else to be done.

asked by: Michael J

Expert Reply:

According to what I could find in the owners manual for your 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, as long as it has the manual transmission it can be towed in a forward direction, at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the transaxle is in NEUTRAL. I do not see any other specific requirements in the owners manual, but recommend checking it yourself to be sure there is nothing overlooked.

I have listed out the 5 main parts required to flat tow your 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser below in case you are needing any parts:

Base Plate Kit:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1968

Tow Bar:
- Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 (this tow bar includes safety cables, which is another required part)

Tow Bar Wiring:
- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267

Supplemental Braking System:
- Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR