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• 2016 Toyota 4Runner Cost-Effective Flat Tow Braking Systems and Parts to Tow
  The Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR is a popular braking system but there definitely some more cost-effective options that will provide you with the braking you need for your 2016 Toyota 4Runner. If you like the portability of the Patriot 3 then I recommend checking out the Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494. Brake Buddy has been in the flat tow braking business for a long time and this is their base system that basically has the bare minimum when it comes to features but it is reliable and gets...
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• Will the Roadmaster Guardian and Tow Defender Work with the Nighthawk Tow Bar
  I do have an option for you but I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and they informed me that the Roadmaster Stowaway Storage System part # RM-4000-40 which is used to attach the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard part # RM-4000 on the back on an RV will not work with the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening part # RM-4700. In order to use both the Stowaway and the Guardian on your vehicle with a protective screen you will need to use the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Toyota 4Runner
  In order to flat tow your 2016 Toyota 4Runner, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cable set, lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. A supplemental braking system is indeed required by law in most states and many RV manufacturers will actually only honor your warranty if a braking system is in place when towing. Starting with the base plate kit, the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1185-1 that you referenced is a great choice and is confirmed to fit your 4Runner...
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• Base Plate & Tow Bar For 2018 Toyota 4Runner
  I checked with our manufacturers and there is one base plate that fits a 2018 Toyota 4Runner, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1185-1. Your 4Runner must have tow hooks, and the base plate won't fit Limited or Nightshade Special Edition models, or models with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension. An accompanying tow bar that will work with these base plates is the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e44ZR.
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• Recommended Flat-Towing Components For 2011 Toyota 4Runner
  If your 2011 Toyota 4Runner is not the Trail Edition, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch, part # C31054. This hitch is an easy bolt-on installation and requires no welding. It has a 2 inch receiver opening and would work well for a front mount winch as you described. I have attached a link to an installation video for this hitch on a 4Runner you can check out. If your 4Runner is the Trail Edition then the front mount hitch you will want is part # 31367. Since you said...
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• Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2008 Toyota 4Runner
  For a base plate kit for your 2008 Toyota 4Runner I would recommend the Roadmaster XL base plate kit # 1185-1. 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...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Toyota 4Runner
  I would be happy to help you get the correct equipment so that you can flat tow your 2014 Toyota 4Runner. Keep in mind that since your manual says not to flat tow your 4Runner with all 4 wheels on the ground that any damage that could potentially be done would not be covered under your warranty even if you have disconnected the rear drive shaft. You almost had everything in your list! To flat tow your 4Runner you will need a Tow Bar, Safety Cables, Base Plate Kit, Wiring, a Supplemental...
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• Tow Bar That Works For Roadmaster Base Plate Kit 1185-1
  I do have a solution for you, however, I do not see any way to connect your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1185-1 to the Ready Brute Elite tow bar. Your best bet is to go with Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 as this will easily connect to the Roadmaster base plates that you already have for your Lexus. This has a 6,000lb weight capacity and attaches to a 2" receiver. I have attached a demonstration video for this tow bar.
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2007 Toyota 4Runner
  For a 2007 Toyota 4Runner I have the following recommendations: Baseplate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3758. Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR. This tow bar is going to include the safety cables and comes with an adjustable head to help stay level between the motorhome and 4Runner. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Tekonsha Tail Light Isolating Diode System with 4-Pole Connector # TR118821. This wire harness will allow you to display your motorhome's traffic...
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• Compatibility of Roadmaster RM-522 Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar w/ Base Plates on 2006 Lexus GX 470
  According to Roadmaster, their # 1185-1 Base Plate kit is compatible with all Roadmaster Tow Bars, including your # RM-522 Falcon All Terrain model. To complete your flat towing set-up, you'll need safety cables like # RM-643, a wiring kit like # RM-15267, a supplemental braking system like # RM-9400 and possibly a high/low adapter if there's more than a 3 inch height difference between the receiver in the tow vehicle and the base plate on the Lexus. According to my research, that particular...
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• 2006 Lexus GX470 Base Plate Kit for Use with Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  For your 2007 Lexus GX470 we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1185-1 as a confirmed fit that would also work great with your Roadmaster Sterling tow bar # RM-576. 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...
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