Can a Mitsubishi Mirage be Flat Towed by a Motor Home
Question:
can i tow the miraga behine my motor home
asked by: Bill L
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are trying to tow a Mitsubishi Mirage behind your motorhome. Without knowing what year your Mirage I can say that if you have a 1997-2002 you would want base plate kit part # 812-1, or if you have a different year model follow the link I attached to the right so that you can select your year/make/model to determine which base plate you would need.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system, # RM-9400, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
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- Recurring Set-Up
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- Roadmaster
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