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• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2002 Saturn SL2
  To flat tow your 2002 Saturn S Series behind your Jayco RV you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. the non-binding design allows you to release your vehicle at any time, anywhere on even or unlevel ground and large hookup radius makes connecting a breeze at any angle, even if your vehicle isn't perfectly lined up with...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Infiniti G37S Convertible Behind an RV
  I checked the owner's manual for the 2011 Infiniti G37S and it states that if the vehicle has an automatic transmission then it must be placed on a dolly; specifically the drive wheels (rear wheels on those cars) must be on the dolly. We have some dollies but none that will work with the large diameter wheels on your G37S. If your G37S has the manual transmission then it can be flat towed by following these rules: Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral. Your vehicle speed...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Saturn SC1 Coupe Behind an RV
  First, while you might not be able to find a digital copy of the manual you can find paper copies out there. One thing you might try is to find someone near you selling the same car and go look at their manual for the flat towing procedures. From what I could find you can flat tow your 2001 Saturn SC1. It is not recommended to tow it over 65 miles per hour. Additional information is available once you locate an owner's manual. To flat tow the vehicle there are 5 main parts you will need:...
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• Custom Fit Base Plates for 2002 Saturn SC1 3-door Coupe
  The custom-fit base plates for your 2002 Saturn SC1 3-door coupe is part number 52181-1. I have included a link below to that product.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Saturn SL Sedan Behind a Motor Home
  For your 1997 Saturn SL sedan I recommend Roadmaster base plates # 52181-1. These base plates have removable arms so you won't have fixed arms sticking out in front of the car all the time. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. This is a motor home mount tow bar rated up to 6,000 pounds. I have included a link to a video review of this tow bar for you. If you wanted something more budget friendly but with less features you could use the Tracker tow bar # RM-020 with...
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• Do You Carry Roadmaster EZ Style Base Plate Kits for a 2000 Satun SC2
  The part for your 2000 Saturn SC2 is indeed EZ bracket part # 52181-1. We do carry them and can ship them to immediately. Attached are the installation details you will need.
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• Recommended Flat Tow Equipment for a 2002 Saturn SC2
  You will need to get a completely new tow bar if you're wanting to install a custom base plate kit on your 2002 Saturn SC2. The Curt Tow Bar # C19745 that you have is designed to be connected to your vehicle using the universal brackets that come with the tow bar and the tow bar isn't compatible with anything else. I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 52181-1 and pairing it with the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 which connects to the motorhome using a coupler...
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• Will The Roadmaster bracket kit 523114-1 Fit My 2000 Saturn SL
  You have three base plate kit options for your 2000 Saturn SL. The Roadmaster EZ Twistlock Brackets, part number 52181-1, is a very good kit and makes installation and removal easy. Minor trimming of the spoiler, air dam or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle. The other options are the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit 162-2 and the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit 154-2. These base plate kits are also good options for your vehicle and the brackets are removable on...
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• What Changes Are Needed To a 2000 Saturn For It To Be Towed
  When flat towing a vehicle with a tow bar, you will also need the required base plates and tow lights for the vehicle being towed. Also safety cables will be needed. The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 52181-1, is attached to the vehicle being towed. The base plate kit is a bolt-on application which might require some trimming of the spoiler, lower air dam, grill or plastic fascia depending on which model Saturn you have. Then you could attach the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020,...
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• Base Plate Kit for 2000 Saturn Sc1
  The installation of the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, item # 52181-1, on the Saturn Sc1 is fairly easy compared to some vehicles. I would allow a full afternoon for the installation and Roadmaster recommends at least 3-1/2 hours for installation time. Some of the things that need to be done that may not be expected are, the front fascia, headlights and bumper core will have to be removed to gain access to the frame and bumper mounting area, before starting the installation. Also you will...
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• Recommended Economically-Priced Tow Bar and Base Plate Options for 1997 Saturn SC-1
  The most economically-priced base plate that is compatible with your Saturn SC-1 would be the Roadmaster # 154-1. The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar you mentioned would be the most affordable option. However, never forget that you get what you pay for. Other higher-priced Base Plate and Tow Bar options would be easier and more convenient to use. For instance, the Roadmaster Falcon 2 towbar, part # RM-520 is telescoping, which means that the dinghy does not need to be perfectly aligned behind...
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• How to Correct Base Plate Drawbar That is Difficult to Remove from Base Plate on 1996 Saturn SL2
  Removable arm-type base plate drawbars for your 1996 Saturn SL2, such as those in the Roadmaster # 52181-1 and the Blue Ox # BX3310 that are shown on the link at right, should not be too difficult to remove. I am concerned that the difficulty you are having removing the one drawbar could be a result of an impact or other damage. Has this system been in use for some time or is it new? If it is a new system then I urge you to take it to the place of purchase for inspection. If its been...
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• Base Plate Kit and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Saturn SL1 with a Rangefinder II Tow Bar
  To use your RangeFinder II tow bar to flat tow your 2000 Saturn SL 1 you will need to use the Roadmaster Bracket Adapter # RM-037 with a Roadmaster base plate kit. The Roadmaster base plate kits that will fit the Saturn are # 154-2, # 52181-1, and # 162-2. All three work with the bracket adapters. To fat tow the Saturn you'll also need wiring, safety cables, a braking system, and likely a high-low adapter. For the safety cable use # RM-643. The coiled design is great to keep them from...
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• Tracker Tow Bar for 1999 Saturn SL Behind 2006 Dodge Dakota
  This towbar setup, RoadMaster Tracker part # RM-020 will work with your vehicles. However, there are other components you will need. You will need base plates for your 1999 Saturn SL. You could use part # 154-3 or part # 52181-1. If you went with the EZ Base Plate kit you will also need part # RM-222. You will also need safety cables like part # RM-643 You will also need to have tail lights for the Saturn. You can either wire the Saturn lights to your Dakota with part # RM-154, or you...
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• Will Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar Fit Both a 1993 Saturn SL1 and 1998 Saturn Station Wagon
  The Roadmaster Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501 and other generations of the Stowmaster will fit the 1998 Saturn Wagon as long as it has the proper baseplates, # 52181-1. [If you wanted to be able to easily switch from one vehicle to the other I recommend adding some vehicle side quick disconnects, # RM-222.
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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2002 Saturn S-Series for a Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
  Since you already have the Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar, I recommend using Roadmaster base plates. You could use Blue Ox base plates, but you would have to use an adapter between the tow bar and the base plates. If your Saturn is a 4 door sedan model, then I would recommend the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, # 154-2. If you have a wagon or 2 door coupe model, then I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 52181-1. I frequently find that the Quick Disconnect Base Bar Assembly,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Saturn Coupe SC01
  The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 52181-1 is confirmed to fit your 2001 Saturn Coupe SC01 and is compatible with the Quick Disconnects # RM-222 mentioned in your question and all Roadmaster tow bars. The Tow Bar Quick Disconnects are designed to work with the Roadmaster StowMaster, StowMaster All-Terrain or Falcon All-Terrain tow bars. If you have one of these tow bars then these parts will work great. If you do not yet have a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster StowMaster...
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• Replacement Tow Arms for Roadmaster EZ Base Plates on 1999 Saturn SL2
  Thank you for the photo of your base plate attachment! Based on the photo and my contact at Roadmaster, we were able to determine that the base plate on your 1999 Saturn SL2 is the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 52181-1. To replace the tow bar arms on your base plate, you will want to use the Roadmaster Replacement Arms # RM-ARMS. In order to further ensure that the replacement arms will fit your base plates, you will need to fill out the form in the instruction link for # RM-ARMS. This...
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