Recommended Base Plate Kit for a 2016 Vw Golf GTI

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Currently, I use the Roadmaster Falcon Off-road 6,000lb which I tow my Jeep with, I plan on towing my 2016 Golf GTI manual trans, but I dont see Roadmaster having a tow bar for the GTI, if I use the Blue Ox tow bar for the GTI is there an adapter to connect the Roadmaster to the Blue Ox tow plate?

asked by: Chuck

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Yes, there is! To connect your Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar item # RM-522 to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX3837 you will need the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter item # RM-031.

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX3837 has been confirmed to fit the 2016 Vw Golf GTI.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hey Brian; the answer is likely no, but it depends on the weight of the Vespa. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter with 2" or 6" Drop/Rise #RM-077-6 has a 400 lb tongue weight capacity, so the weight of the Vespa and carrier, along…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you are looking for the replacement breakaway power cord for the Blue Ox Patriot which we offer with the part #BLU99UR. Or if you wanted the entire breakaway setup you'd want the part #BRK2505. I don't have a diagram but the…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 9

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hello Steve. I do have a good solution for you, but I cannot recommend using the Malone Adapter #MPG544. Since it is rated for towing only 4,000 lbs, your 8,000 lb towed vehicle would be double the max towing capacity. You are right about there being…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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