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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Behind an RV
  It sounds like you do not have an S or non-Turbo S model Beetle. The Turbo S Beetles come with a 1.8 liter turbo motor and a speed activated rear spoiler. You would probably know this already if you had an S model. The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 521225-1 that you referenced would be the correct base plate kit if you had a Type S of a standard model Beetle. I checked with Roadmaster to confirm this. The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 and Quick-Disconnects # RM-201 that you also referenced...
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• Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
  For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter for your 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. Here are the parts I recommend for your vehicle because they are more cost-effective and easier to install: Base Plate Kit - # 521225-1 Tow Bar - # e44ZR (includes safety cables) Wiring - # TL21RK Brake System - # HM39494 High-Low Adapter - See attached article (bar mount height...
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• The Right Tow Package for a 2000 VW Beetle
  The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 521225-1 will fit your 2000 VW Beetle but you will have to remove the fog lights. For tow bars, I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 which has the convenient Autowlok locking mechanism and quick disconnects for effortless, one-person mounting and removal. And it is made to work with the recommended base plate. Another option is the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 which features the hassle-free Freedom Latch which lets you...
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• Flat Towing Parts Recommendation for a 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
  For a base plate for your 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle you would want the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 521225-1 that will also work with the Roadmaster Tow Bar part # RM-020 that you referenced. 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. For a 7-way to 4-way umbilical you will also need the #...
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• Are the Fog Lights on a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Required to be Removed for Base Plate Installation
  The Roadmaster EZ base plate kit # 521225-1 is confirmed as a fit for your 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, and yes the fog lights on your 2001 Volkswagen need to be removed to install these base plates. I will be sending you a copy of the installation instructions in a separate e-mail. According to Step 2 of the instructions the fog lights are required to be removed and can be stored for later use but cannot be used while the base plates are installed. I have included a helpful article regarding...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  For flat towing a vehicle you would not need a sway control unit, nor is there one made for that purpose. You would need several items though. To start you would need a base plate kit. For your 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle you would want the # 521225-1. 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...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  Since you have a Roadmaster Falcon tow bar the base plate kit you'll want for your 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is the Roadmaster EZ kit part # 521225-1. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 VW Beetle with 5-Speed Manual Transmission
  Your Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain tow bar # RM-522, with its 6000-lb capacity, will easily handle the weight of your 2004 VW New Beetle. Apart from the tow bar itself, flat towing also requires a set of base plates, a wiring/lighting kit and a supplementary braking system for the towed car. Also required are safety cables, and often a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. Each of these items is reviewed in detail in the linked article on flat towing. This is a great place to...
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• Will Draw-Tite Tow Bar Work On 2002 VW Beetle
  I do have an option for you but the Draw-Tite Tow Bar part # 63180 isn't designed to be used with base plate, the bracket that comes with is supposed to be welded to a steel bumper or you can bolt it to the core support with bumper removed in some cases. For a cost effective compatible setup, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit part # 521225-1 with Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar part # RM-020.
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• Can Base Plates for WV Jetta be Used on 2001 VW Beetle
  There are minor differences on the front subframe area that would prevent the RM521227-3 base plates from being used on your 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. For the Beetle, you would want to use part # 521225-1. For safety reasons, we cannot recommend using base plates other than those Roadmaster recommends for the vehicle. You are towing a 2700 pound vehicle behind a motorhome attached essentially by a few bolts. It is imperative that the junction between the tow bar and the towed vehicle be as...
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