Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Subaru Legacy

Question:

I just purchased a 2000 Subaru Legacy wagon AWD manual transmission 5-speed to flat tow behind a new-to-me 1998 Fleetwood Bounder 33 ft. Class A RV. The Bounder is already fitted out I just need to get my car fitted to flat tow. What product do you recommend? Thank You,

asked by: Sue W

Expert Reply:

The only base plate kit we offer for your 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback is the Blue Ox kit part # BX3611 which is a confirmed fit. You would need to use a Blue Ox tow bar with this like the part # BX7380 which comes with safety cables. I am not sure everything you already so I will just list everything you would need.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, 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.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

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.