Parts Needed To Flat-Tow My 1987 Suzuki Samurai
Question:
Need to tow 87 Samurai. Have a good tow bar DEMCO Excali-Bar model 9511006 Plan to order Base Plate #1003-1 plus Adapter kit RM-032 and Wiring Kit #38955 Is this correct for this vehicle and tow bar?
asked by: Ron G
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, part # 1003-1 is the correct base plate kit for your 1987 Suzuki Samurai. The Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter, part # RM-032, that you selected will allow you to use your Demco Excali-Bar Tow Bar.
For lighting or wiring, you could use the item you referenced, Hopkins Tow Bar Wiring, part # 38955. If you will not be towing your Suzuki often, you could just go with the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, part # RM-2120, and connect to the vehicle each time you were towing it.
To complete your towing setup, you will need safety cables, and a supplemental braking system.
The Roadmaster Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643, will keep your vehicle attached to your motor home if your tow bar were to disconnect from the hitch ball.
Most states require using a supplemental brake system when flat-towing a vehicle. The Roadmaster Portable Braking System, part # RM-9400, would be a good option to help you slow down faster and help reduce wear on your motor home brakes.
I have linked an FAQ on tail light diodes and an FAQ on flat-towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Fixed Draw Bars
- Visible
- Roadmaster
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Hopkins 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connector
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Universal Magnetic Tow Lights with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Every-Trip Setup
- 12V Outlet
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Wireless Display
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket for Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars
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- Tow Bar
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- Adapters
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- Demco to Roadmaster
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