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…
Keep your setup clean and tangle-free with coiled safety cables that stay off the road. The 42 inch long size works well for trailer towing where the safety chain loops are on the trailer tongue. Use cables rated for your trailer's weight and make sure the hooks or keepers fit your hitch loops.
Installation is straightforward and solid when the mounts match your trailer. Use 1/2 inch, Grade 8 hardware to attach to your trailer if applicable, and consider threadlocker on bolts. If adding mounts, weld a suitable bracket and use a quick link to attach the cable. Coiled cables help prevent dragging, and you can route wiring through the coils to keep it off the ground.
They can be, but length depends on your setup. Hitch up and back into a near jack-knife, then use a rope from trailer attach points to your tow vehicle to gauge needed length. For reference, 42" works well when the safety chain loops are on the trailer tongue. Cross the cables under the coupler to help catch it if it disconnects. Coiled designs help keep slack off the ground.
Yes, safety cables are acceptable if their rating covers your trailer weight. Avoid picking a cable with a minimum break force that's too close to your trailer's GVWR. If comparing to chains, the rating for a single chain will double when two are used. Confirm the cable rating, then choose the length and attachment style that fit your setup.
Pick what fits your hitch and handling preference. S hooks can be easier to attach and remove, while heavier clevis hooks can be harder to manage in tight spaces. Check that any spring clip on the hook doesn't interfere with your hitch loops; test fit before permanent install. Ensure the hook size matches your tow vehicle's safety chain loops.
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