Recommended Way to Flat Tow a 1998 BMW Z3

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Good Morning do you make a base plate for a 1998 ? I want to tow it behind a Motorhome. Thank You

asked by: Jeff W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I really wish we had a base plate kit available for your 1998 BMW Z3 but I checked with our manufacturers and there are none available.

The only option I could recommend would be a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1 as long as the owners manual of your vehicle says it can be towed with one. Using a tow dolly is slightly more expensive that flat towing but there is much less hassle since there's only one part to buy and virtually no install time. Whereas a flat towing setup can be pricey and difficult for everything to install.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 10

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