Expert Answers about Tow Bars

• Compatibility of Tow Bar with BX1120 Base Plates for 2004 Jeep Wrangler
• The Blue Ox # BX1120 base plate is compatible with 2004 Jeep Wrangler models equipped with the double tube bumper. These base plates are indeed compatible with all Blue Ox Adventurer, Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha and Allure tow bars. According to my research, the BX8893 is not the part number of the tow bar itself, but is the part number of their Auto-Stop shank that replaces the original shank of an Aladdin or Alpha model tow bar. The Auto-Stop works by compressing when the tow vehicle brakes, a
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• Recommended Tow Bar and Base Plates To Flat Tow a 2005 Toyota Echo With Manual Transmission
• The RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520, will work to tow your 2005 Toyota Echo. It will attach to Roadmaster base plates like the MX base plates, part # 1174-3, or the XL base plates, part # 1174-1, for your Toyota Echo. I am including a link to the instructions on the # RM-520 tow bar. If you have existing Blue Ox base plates on your Echo you will need to use the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter, part # RM-031, to attach the Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar to your Blue Ox b
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Jeep Wrangler With Double Tube Bumper Behind a Motor Home
• You will want to check your owners manual or with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Some vehicles might need to be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. To tow your 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the double tube bumper, you will need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, wiring and depending on the states you are planning on towing the vehicle thro
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• Will Blue Ox Base Plates and Aventa LX Tow Bar Fit a 2012 Jeep Wrangler That Weighs 3,200 Pounds
• Before flat-towing your 2012 Jeep Wrangler, you will want to check your vehicles owners manual or your Jeep dealer regarding any other guidelines or modifications necessary so that the vehicle can be safely flat towed. Some vehicles require modifications such as a drive line disconnect, transmission lube pump, free-wheeling hubs or axle disconnects before they can be towed. If you will be able to flat tow your vehicle, you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supp
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• Can the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar Work on Base Plates with 18 inch Lug Spread
• Yes, I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and she informed me that Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7365 that you referenced will work on base plates with 18 inch lug spread as long as you do not exceed the 6,500 lb weight capacity that these tow bars have. I attached an FAQ on Blue Ox tow bar features for you to check out also.
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• Will Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar # 63180 Work With Roadmaster XL Base Plates on 1999 Chevy Tracker
• I would first recommend to check your owners manual or check with Chevrolet regarding any guidelines or modifications that might be necessary to flat tow your 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. Some vehicles require modifications such as a drive line disconnect, transmission lube pump, freewheeling hubs or axle disconnects. To use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, part # 63180, on the Roadmaster XL base plates you will need to use the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, part # RM-025, an
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• Can a Blue Ox Tow Bar Be Used with Roadmaster Base Plates
• In order for your Blue Ox Alpha to work with the Roadmaster Base Plates, you need an adapter like part # BX88178. In addition to the tow bar and base plates, you will need a system to join the tail lights of the motorhome to the tail lights of the towed vehicle. You will also need safety cables, and in many states, a supplemental braking system. The easiest lighting system to use is the Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Kit, part # RM-155. This kit is easy to install, an additional bulb passes th
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• Is a Blue Ox Ambassador Tow Bar Compatible with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2002 Toyota Camry
• You can adapt the Blue Ox Ambassador Tow Bar, # BX7302, for use with the Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 1164-1. You will need a couple of items to make everything work together on the 2002 Toyota Camry SE. You will need RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-033, and Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201. With this set up you can use the Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster base plates. For flat towing, you will also need safety cables, lighting, and supplemental brak
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic and Manual Transmission
• To determine if your 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic can be flat towed you will want to check your owners manual or with the Volkswagen dealer to see if it can and if there would be any restrictions. I checked in our information available and it says the 1982 to 2011 Volkswagen (all models) FWD Automatics can not be flat towed. A tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly, part # RM-2000-1, is required. It does say that all Volkswagen 5 speed manual transmissions are safe to tow. The 6 speed
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• Can a 2000 Ford Ranger Manual Transmission and Rear Wheel Drive be Towed with a TowReady Tow Bar
• Yes, the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, can be used to tow the 2000 Ford Ranger with manual transmission. You will need to refer to your owners manual for procedures and restrictions for towing your Ranger, and make sure that the Ranger is below the 5,000 pound capacity of the tow bar. You will also have to keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less. A better tow bar option would be the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar, # BX7322, which is designe
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• Will Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 Work on Roadmaster Base Plates
• The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520, will work with all Roadmaster EZ, MX, XL, and Standard base plates. The Roadmaster tow bar will come with the quick disconnects and mounting hardware. One side of the quick disconnects will attach to the tow bar and the other side of the quick disconnects will attach to your base plates on your vehicle. The quick disconnects will allow you to quickly and easily mount and remove the tow bar from the vehicle. I am including a link to the insta
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• Can the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 be Used to Tow a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
• The RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, item # RM-020, can be used with all Roadmaster base plate applications. You will need to add a Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201, to your EZ Style base plates to be able to easily remove the tow bar and receivers when not towing the PT Cruiser. The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, item # 52256-1, is no longer available, but is designed for the 2003 PT Cruiser. If you do not already have the base plates for the vehicle, the current base plate k
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• Parts Needed for Flat Towing My 2007 PT Cruiser Behind a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
• Yes, you can use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, item # 63180, to tow your 2007 PT Cruiser Turbo convertible. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less. A better tow bar option would be the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar, # BX7322 , which is designed for towing long distances and more frequently. You will need some other items along with the tow bar to complete your towing setup. First, a base plate kit for the PT Cruiser is needed. The Blue O
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• Which Base Plate Kit Works With Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 On 1992 Jeep Wrangler
• I contacted our representative at Roadmaster about the compatibility of the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # 1409-1, and the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # 1409-3, will both work with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522. The Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar is good choice, as it is non-binding, which makes for easier hook up and disconnecting of your Jeep. In addition to a tow bar and base plate kit, you will need safety cables, part # RM-643, Diode Wiring Kit, part #
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• Will the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar Work with Roadmaster XL Base Plates on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma
• Yes, you can use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, item # 63180, along with the Roadmaster XL base plate kit, item # 1175-1, on your 2008 Toyota Tacoma, with the addition of the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, item # RM-025. You may also want to consider the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201, so the arms can be removed easily when not towing.
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• Can The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 Tow a 2000 Honda CRV and a Smart Car With an RV
• The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520, will work on your 35 foot Allegro RV with a tag axle. I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster, and they said you should have no problem using the Falcon 2 tow bar with your tag axle. It has a weight capacity of 6000lbs and can be folded toward your RV when not being used. I am including a link to the instructions on the tow bar and a video review for reference. To tow the 2000 Honda CR-V and a Smart car, you will also need base plates for each car
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• Will The RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 Fit My 1997 Jeep Wrangler Tow Bar
• If your Jeep has the vehicle specific base plate kit mounted to the Jeep, then the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522, will fit your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Part # RM-522 is compatible with Roadmaster EZ, MX, XL, and Standard base plates and vehicles that weigh less than 6,000 pounds. The correct base plate kit that we have available to fit a 1997 Jeep Wrangler is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # 1424-1, which is compatible with the Falcon Tow Bar # RM-5
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• Is the Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-520 Rated to Tow a 2002 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Vortec 4WD
• I did some research on your vehicle, and it looks like the curb weight of your 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe model should be around 5050lbs. This would be under the 6000lb capacity for the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520, but you will also need to make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer hitch are both rated to handle this much weight. I would also recommend that you double check the actual weight of the vehicle, including whatever gear you choose to carry in it, to make sure that it will definitely be
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• Base Plates, Lighting, Safety Cables, and Braking System to Flat Tow a 2011 Jeep Liberty
• In this case, the base plates for a 2005 Jeep Liberty will not fit on a 2011 Jeep Liberty. For a 2011 Jeep Liberty without brushguard, rockguard, or skid plate, you will need Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 521433-1. For a 2011 Jeep Liberty with a rockguard or skid plate, but without a brushguard, use Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 521434-1. The Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, that you have referenced is compatible with either set of base plates listed above. To complete the towing set up for yo
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• Is Crossbar Available For The Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar And Parts Needed To Tow A Saturn Vue
• You will want to order the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly, part # 910021-00. This is the complete crossbar and quick disconnects needed to attach the tow bar to the vehicle. I am including a link to a video review on the Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar. This is the current Falcon tow bar that has replaced the Falcon 5250. It will show how the quick disconnects work on the tow bar. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 3121-1, will fit a 2004 to 2007 Saturn Vue V6 only, exclu
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• What Tow Bar Will Work For Towing A 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Hemi Behind A MCI Bus Conversion
• You will want to check with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. The RoadMaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 is designed for cars and has a maximum weight capacity of 6,000 lbs. You will want to check the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Hemi to
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• Tow Bar Recommendation for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick
• If your 1995 Suzuki Sidekick has RoadMaster, EZ, XL, or standard base plates installed on it then the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar - 5,000 lbs, item # RM-020, will work directly with the base plates on the vehicle. Most of the RoadMaster tow bars will work with these base plates (see link). To ease installation and removal of the tow bar you will need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201. This will allow you to remove that towbar and cross bar easily and also allows easy r
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• Using the Valley Fixed Towbar Part # V74500 to Tow a Ford Ranger Behind Motor Home
• The Valley Fixed Tow Bar will work to connect the Ranger to your Motor Home, but you will most likely need to have base plates fabricated to provide a connection point to the Ranger. We do not carry base plates that will work with this tow bar. Using the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020 along with the appropriate base plate kit would make for a much easier installation.
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• Will the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 Work to Flat Tow a 2001 Jeep Wrangler
• As long as the curb weight of your Jeep Wrangler is less than 5,000 pounds, check owners manual, the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar - 5,000 lbs, item # RM-020, can be used to tow the vehicle. You will also need a set of base plates to tow the 2001 Wrangler. There are several styles of bumper for the wrangler and you will need to select the base plate kit that will work with the bumper on your vehicle. If you have a U-Channel bumper or double tube bumper the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 14
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• What Is Needed To Tow A 1965 Jeep With A Motorhome And A 2002 Dodge Ram
• The Valley Fixed Tow Bar, # V74500, is not designed to be used on pickups or vans that are towing other vehicles, because the lightweight on the rear and air turbulence can cause unsafe towing conditions with this tow bar. At this time we do not have a base plate kit option for the 1965 Jeep CJ5. So flat towing would require a custom fabricated base plate kit to be made up. Once you have a custom base plate kit, you can use the Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, which is designed for towing long d
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• How To Connect The RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, To A 1990 VW Vanagon
• To connect the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, to a 1990 VW Vanagon you will need the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, # 1208-1. The base plate kit will require you to drill holes into the frame rails and bolt the brackets to the frame rails on the VW Vanagon. Then you will attach the cross bar, that comes with the tow bar, to these base plate brackets. I will send you the base plate kit installation instruction in a separate email. For the tow bar wiring kit you can use the
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• Base Plate Kit Needed to Tow a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Falcon 2 Towbar
• The base plate kit needed for your 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 1418-1, or the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 1418-3. One of these base plate kits will be needed to tow your 2001 cherokee Sport with your Falcon 2 Towbar, item # RM-520. The base plate kits available for the 1991 Ford Explorer are the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 449-2 or the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 409-1, and are not compatible with the 2001 Jeep Ch
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• WhatTow Bar And Brackets Fit 2002 Mazda Miata MX5 That Will Not Damage Bumper
• When towing a vehicle with a tow bar you will need a tow bar, the required base plates and lights for the vehicle being towed. Also recommended are safety cables. For your 2002 Mazda Miata the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar - 5,000 lbs, # RM-020, will work with an additional base plate kit. You will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 711-4, to attach to your car for the tow bar to connect to. The brackets attach to your car and the visible portions of the brackets can be removed when not
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• Will RoadMaster StowMaster Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs, #RM-501, Fit on 1999 Jeep Wrangler with Flat Bumper
• The RoadMaster StowMaster Car-Mounted Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs, #RM-501, is a very good application on your 1999 Jeep Wrangler with the flat U-channel bumper being towed by a GMC 2500 HD. It does not include any safety cables or base plate brackets. You will need to purchase the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, which attaches to the tow vehicle frame. These brackets then allow the tow bar to attach to the tow vehicle. I also have safety cables available for the tow bar. You can use RoadM
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• Will the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 3121-1 Fit the Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar on a 2004 Saturn Vue
• Both base plate kits for the 2004 Saturn Vue are the XL style. The RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-522, works with all Roadmaster vehicle-specific base plates - EZ, MX, XL, and Standard. This would include the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 3121-1, for the 6 cylinder 2004 Saturn Vue without a brushguard, non-Redline models. To be certain, I spoke with my contact at RoadMaster and she verified that the tow bar and base plate kit will work, no problem. The reason it will fit i
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• Will RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-525 or # RM-520 Fit on 2010 Jeep Wrangler
• Yes, we have a version of the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, that will work with your Currie Tow Bar Mounting Plate, as long as it will accept Blue Ox base plate brackets. The RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates, # RM-525, is designed to work with base plates that accept the Blue Ox hookup brackets and should work with your mounting plate.
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• Tow Bar Base Plates for 1998 Jeep Wrangler
• I believe you are referring to the base plates. The base plates are vehicle-specific, and provide the mounting point on the vehicle for the tow bar. For the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, you would need part # 1424-1 if you have the Rubicon, Unlimited, or Double Tube bumper. If your Wrangler has the U-Channel bumper, you would use part # 1417-1.
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• Can RoadMaster Tracker Towbar Be Used with a 2000 Dodge Neon
• Yes the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar will work with a Neon, but you will need appropriate base plates on the Neon in order for the tracker tow bar to attach to it. The Tracker Towbar will fit any RoadMaster standard, XL or EZ style base plates. There is one set of base plates available for your 2000 Neon, and they are the EZ style. Your base plates are part # 52255-1.
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• Will Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar Fit on Front of 1991 Jeep Cherokee
• As far as modifications, you will need base plates to tow your Jeep Cherokee. We have two custom-fit options and what it boils down to is part # 1402-1 is not removable and part # 1418-1 is removable. These are made by Roadmaster and I would recommend the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar instead of the Tow Ready Adjustable for your application. If you go with the Tow Ready, you will need an extra adapter (part # RM-025) to use with the base plates since they are a different manufacturer, and you will
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• Will Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-525 fit Blue Ox Base Plates on a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
• Yes the Roadmaster Falcon 2 will attach to your PT Cruiser with Blue Ox base plates. I have provided a link to our video review and the instructions for this item.
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• Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 Tow Bar Works to Tow Any Vehicle Under 10,000 Pounds
• The Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 tow bar, part # RM-422, will work to tow any vehicle under 10,000 pounds, as long as the the corresponding Roadmaster base plates are installed on the vehicle. For the 2009 Dodge Ram , you will need the, part # 52289-1, base plates.
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