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• Recommendation For Flat Towing 2008 Saturn VUE
  The items needed to tow your 2008 Saturn VUE will include base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring, a braking system, and maybe a high-low hitch adapter. For your 2008 Saturn VUE, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Item # 3151-1A because it is designed for your vehicle. It also has twistlock brackets that are virtually invisible and can be removed. The Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain tow bar, Item # RM-522, is a great choice that fits the Roadmaster XL Base Plate. You will...
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• Can 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport be Towed Behind Motorhome
  I did some checking and it looks like your 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport is flat-towable behind your RV. You'll need to follow all outlined instructions for thits in the owners manual of the vehicle. First thing you need is a base plate kit installed on your 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport which for that you'd want the Roadmaster part # 3151-1A which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible...
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• Can a 2008 Saturn Vue be Flat Towed and What Parts are Needed to do so
  Whenever you hear conflicting stories about flat towing a vehicle it is always best to turn to the owner's manual as the manufacturer (in your case GM) will have the final say. I looked up an online version of the owner's manual for your 2008 Saturn Vue and it says on page 4-42 that both FWD and AWD can be flat towed. I recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual to verify this (it will be under Recreational or Dinghy Towing). For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Chevrolet Captiva
  I checked with Roadmaster and the base plate kit part # 3151-1A that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for the 2015 Chevy Captiva as long as it doesn't have a brush guard. Make sure to consult the Captiva owners manual for the proper towing procedure. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation...
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar and Flat Towing Equipment for 2015 Chevy Captiva Sport
  According to Blue Ox, the # BX3332 is a fit up to the 2014 Captiva Sport. They haven't yet had the opportunity to do a test fit. However, Roadmaster states that the 2012-2015 Captiva uses the same # 3151-1A Base Plate. I'd recommend going with the Roadmaster Base Plate because it has been confirmed as a fit. If you went with the Blue Ox, and there was a problem, you might not have warranty coverage because the fit hasn't been tested yet. You'll also need a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring...
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• Removeable Base Plate Drabwars for 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport/Saturn Vue
  If your current base plates have fixed, non removable draw bars and don't have the receivers for the C001547 and C001548 removable drawbars, there's no way to retro-fit that feature. You'd need to replace the base plates entirely using # 3151-1A. If you have the base plates but the drawbars are missing, we can obtain them but we don't sell them on the website. You'd need to call our Customer Service Folks at 800-298-8924, and they can get you set up.
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup For 2008 Saturn Vue
  I would be happy to recommend all of the components needed to flat tow your 2008 Saturn Vue. Starting with the base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3151-1A which are confirmed to fit the Hybrid, Red Line, XE, and XR models. The # 3151-1A pairs perfectly with the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 which is one of our most popular tow bars due to its 6000lb weight rating, and due to the non-binding arms that allow you to quickly...
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• Replacement Parts Needed for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # 3151-1A
  We do have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # 3151-1A. Please follow the hyperlink to the product page. If you want a replacement component, please see Roadmaster Replacement Arms for Base Plate Kits, # RM-ARMS. Scroll down to the "Installation Details" pdf. To order, this is actually a form that needs to be completed. Specific information needs to be identified to ensure the new replacement arms will fit. Note: Bracket arms can only be ordered in pairs and are non-returnable....
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• Base Plates and Lighting Needed to Flat-Tow 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LTZ
  We offer base plates for your 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LTZ from both Roadmaster and Blue Ox, but since you have a Roadmaster tow bar you'll be better off with Roadmaster base plate # 3151-1A as long as your Captiva Sport does not have the brush guard. If you do have the brush guard you can instead use Blue Ox base plate # BX3332. Both will require some trimming of the spoiler, air dam, grill or plastic fascia. If you use the Blue Ox base plates you'll also need an adapter to mate them...
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• Does Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 3151-1A Include 6-Way Mounting Bracket
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3151-1A referenced in your question, which is confirmed to fit your 2014 Chevy Captiva Sport, does not include a mounting bracket for a 6-Way connector. For this I recommend adding the Roadmaster Electrical Socket Bracket # RM-910030-5 which just needs a flat surface on the vehicle on which to mount. I have attached a short video review on the bracket that you can check out as well.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Saturn VUE with All Wheel Drive
  We have the parts you need to flat tow your 2008 Saturn VUE but we don't carry a trailer. To tow the Saturn with all 4 wheels on the ground you need a tow bar, a base plate kit to connect the vehicle to the tow bar, safety cables, wiring to power the Saturn's lights, a braking system, and likely a high-low adapter. All of the parts are sold separately. There are specific steps outlined in the owner's manual that you need to follow when flat towing your VUE. Failure to perform these...
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• What is Needed to Tow a 2009 Saturn Vue with Tow Bar RM-520
  The Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 would be a good choice to tow your 2009 Saturn Vue, but you will need to install base plates on the vehicle in order for the tow bar to connect to it. The base plates for your vehicle would be XL kit # 3151-1A. I would recommend Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 to wire your RV and vehicle for towing. The # RM-154 page shows some great wiring diagrams that should be helpful for your installation. If your Saturn Vue has separate...
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• Replacement Base Plate Draw Bars for Roadmaster Base Plates for Saturn Vue # 3151-1A
  The replacement draw bar arms for your Roadmaster XL base plates # 3151-1A are available as special order parts that can be ordered by phone through our Customer Service Team. The passenger-side arm is part C001548 and the driver-side arm is part C001547. My contact at Roadmaster Engineering confirmed these are the correct replacements for those that came with your base plate kit # 3151-1A.
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• How Do Base Plates Install on a 2009 Saturn Vue XR
  The 3151-1A base plate kit installs at the front of the vehicle to the subframe and bumper core. The connection points then stick through some of the openings on the front openings on the front bumper cover. You can purchase them on our website or call us to place an order at 1-800-298-8924. The RedLine series is a special package that Saturn offered on some of their vehicles. The RedLine packages were performance packages that included things like more aggressive body styling, increased...
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• Base Plate and Tow Bar Compatibility for 2014 Chevy Captiva
  First, you'll want to positively confirm that the vehicle is capable of being flat towed. My research indicates the vehicle can be flat towed at speeds up to 65 mph, but you'll want to confirm this for yourself with your owner's manual or Chevy. The correct Roadmaster base plate kit for your Captiva would be part # 3151-1A, which is compatible with your Falcon 5250 tow bar. You'll need some other equipment to complete your towing system. If you don't already have safety cables, I'd recommend...
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• Will the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar Work with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit for a 2008 Saturn Vue XE
  You can use your Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar, # BX4330, with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 3151-1A, on your 2008 Saturn Vue XE, but you will need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-033, and the Quick Disconnects, # RM-201. I have attached an installation video of this base plate kit for you to check out. A few other items that you may want to look at to complete your flat towing set up are a lighting kit, safety cables, or a supplemental braking system. I have...
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• Roadmaster Base Plates and Adapter for a Blue Ox Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2009 Saturn Vue
  You would first need to add base plates to your 2009 Saturn Vue. The base plates for your vehicle are # 3151-1A. I have included a link to a video showing the installation of these base plates on a 2008 Saturn Vue. Installation on your 2009 model will be similar. You will also need to use an adapter to go from the Roadmaster base plates to the Blue Ox tow bar, part # RM-033, or # RM-032, as well as Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201. To complete the towing set up for the...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Base Plates for 2008 Saturn Vue
  It sounds like you're looking for the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3151-1A, which are compatible with a Roadmaster tow bar. If you also need new wiring for your 2008 Saturn Vue SUV, the Roadmaster Hy-Power Diode Kit # RM-154 is a nice, cost effective option that has diodes to protect your vehicle from backfeed that might otherwise damage the electrical system. I've linked some review and installation videos of these parts for you to check out, as well. If...
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• Tip for Difficult to Disconnect Tow Bar Setup from Towed Vehicle
  Try and make sure your tow bar is perfectly square with the direction of travel so that there's no binding between it, your tow vehicle, and your towed vehicle. Typically when what you described happens it's just a matter of getting everything as straight as possible to relieve any tension.
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