Does The Battery Need To Be Disconnected To Flat Tow A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Question:
Do i need a kill switch on the 2021 crosstreck to flat tow behind an RV.
asked by: Victor G
Expert Reply:
No, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek does not require the battery to be disconnected so you won't need to install a battery disconnect. If you haven't picked out all of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations for you:
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-52927-5.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included so you won't have to purchase them and they are mounted to arms of the tow bar to help prevent them from dragging. The head and shank also offer some adjustability to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Crosstrek.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit will splice into your Crosstrek's tail light wiring to display your motorhome's light signals and keep you street legal.
Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic brakes then I recommend the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. For air brakes I recommend the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243.
Both of these systems can be installed out of the way and give you a permanent system that's ready to go as soon as you are so that there's no hassle of setting up a system every time you want to tow your Crosstrek.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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