Hey Greg, since you have a Blue Ox tow bar the correct base plate kit would be the Blue Ox part #BLU53FR. Since you said you wanted an EZ wiring lighting kit the Curt wiring harness part #C96JR would be what you want as this does not require any…
Hi George! The Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo #SM99251 will absolutely work on your 2026 Chevy Trax. Since it does not have a vacuum booster and you need to disconnect the battery when flat towing, you will need to leave the vacuum line and check valve open…
I sure can Blake! I just heard back from Dexter and both of your axles are 3,500 lbs capacity. That's all the information they were able to provide. Here are the replacement parts you've requested: Hub/Drums - 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Nut Pattern item…
Hi Joseph, the 3,500 pound rating on part #C80136 is for each individual safety cable, not the pair. That said, the ratings are not added together, so the maximum weight of the vehicle or trailer being towed still cannot exceed 3,500 pounds. The…
In addition to the base plates like the Blue Ox set you have for your 2022 Chevy Spark, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars…
Hi Arthur, I took a look at your list of parts to flat tow your 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and it looks like you have almost everything you need! For the Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System part #BLU37TR, it plugs directly into a 12V outlet…
Hey Timothy, welcome back! I would be happy to help you put that together here. You already have the tow bar, so you need a base plate kit, safety cables if you don't have them, wiring, and then the Demco brake system. I recommend the following:…
Hey Mark, great question but the current Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR has a hybrid mode that you would need to put it in for your 2024 Ford Maverick hybrid. This will take care of most of the initial setting issues you are concerned about but aside from…
Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…
Hello L; to flat tow your 2026 Chevy Trax you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental brake system. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM25EQ -Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar…
The Battery Disconnect part #RM-766 installs on the positive battery wire so that when activated all power is cut for the vehicle. See attached chart. What you would need to do is install the #RM-766 after the connection you have for your Brake Buddy…
Hey Brad, that is a good question. The Roadmaster Battery Disconnect #RM-766 attaches to the positive battery post because that is what the polarity of the solenoid is designed for. This also allows for a positive current source for accessories such…
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Safety Cables with S-Hooks for smooth, simple hookups
Hook up fast with safety cables that use s-hooks for easy on/off at the hitch. Coiled options help keep them off the pavement; if a cable does drag, it can be ruined, unlike a chain that may only chafe, so check length by mock-jackknifing and choose enough slack to cross under the coupler. Match capacity to your trailer—7500 lbs minimum break force is cutting it close for a 7300 lb GVWR, so stepping up to 10,000 lbs makes sense.
Yes, S-Hooks can be much easier to attach and remove at the hitch. They're quick to hook when space is tight and you're reaching under the bumper. Some S-Hooks use a rubber retainer band that can be a pain in cold weather and can break, so check how the keeper works before you commit.
Use robust hardware and secure mounting points. 1/2 inch, Grade 8 hardware is suggested for attaching to the trailer, or use welded brackets with threaded quick links. Before permanent install, test that the S-Hooks fit your tow vehicle's loops; some keeper clips can push off certain hitch loops.
Match the cable rating to your trailer so it's under the weight rating of the cable. If your trailer's weight is close to the cable's minimum break force, that's cutting it pretty close—move up to a stronger cable. You can use safety cables instead of chains as long as the trailer is under the cable rating.
Coiled cables with S-Hooks help keep the cables from dragging and make hookups simple. They can also let you fish your wiring through to keep it off the ground. If a coiled cable does drag, it can get ruined, so check length and routing to keep them up and out of the way.
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