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• Recommendation For Flat Towing a 2005 PT Cruiser Behind An RV
  The items needed to tow your 2005 PT Cruiser will include base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring, a braking system, and maybe a high-low hitch adapter. For your 2005 PT Cruiser, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Item # 278-1 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 also...
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• Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2005 PT Cruiser
  According to the owners manual for the 2005 PT Cruiser it is safe to be flat towed behind an RV. They make no mention of needing to start the vehicle and let it idle for any periods of time so the transmission should self lubricate itself. I recommend using the Roadmaster Base Plate # 278-1 which I see you already found. You will need a Crossbar # 910021-00 along with a set of tow bars like the Nighthawk # RM-676. These bars are one of the most popular options with having the built in running...
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• Needed Equipment to Flat Tow a 2001 PT Cruiser Behind Motor Home
  In addition to the Roadmaster Tracker # RM-020 tow bar you referenced, you will need a base plate kit, safety cables, wiring and depending on the states you will be traveling in, a supplemental braking system. The Roadmaster # 278-1, which fits all PT Cruiser models, is the base plate kit you would need. The base plates use removable draw bars that makes the base plate kit practically invisible when they are removed. Quick disconnects like part # RM-201 will also be needed. The # RM-645...
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• Can 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Automatic Transmission Be Flat Towed
  Your 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser with an automatic transmission can be flat towed if you install a lube pump kit in the transmission. We do not sell these kits but we do have everything else you'd need. The other option is a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 which bypasses the need for the lube pump kit, requires less install time, and is much easier transferred to future vehicles. But if you want to go with a tow bar setup you'd need to first start with a base plate kit. For that you'd...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser with Manual Transmission with Stowmaster Tow Bar
  I, too, drive a manual PT Cruiser! There are 5 items needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use # 278-1. These base plates are compatible with your Stowmaster tow bar. For safety cables I recommend # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting, if you will not be towing the vehicle very often, I reocmmend a magnetic light kit, # RM-2120. For a more permanent solution...
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• Will Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 278-1 Fit a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  Yes, the Roadmaster base plate kit # 278-1 is a fit for your PT Cruiser. This base plate kit features computer-cut powder-coated steel construction and installs with included hardware and no welding. This is compatible with the 5000-pound capacity RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020. A tow bar bracket and tow bar are just two of the components required by law to safely tow your auto. The other required parts include a wiring harness for tow lights, safety cables and a tow bar braking...
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• Roadmaster Tow Bar and Base Plate Kit for a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  The only Roadmaster base plates available for the 2002 PT Cruiser are the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 278-1. They will work with the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar 5,000 lbs weight capacity, item # RM-020. You will also need safety cables, # RM-643, and a lighting solution such as # C-ATL20A. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest systems to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system # RM-9400. It will...
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• How Can I Tow a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruise with Tow Ready Tow Bar Part # 63180
  To tow a vehicle, you will need more than just the tow bar. You will also need a base plate kit. A base plate kit attaches to the vehicle frame and provides a place to the tow bar to attach. We carry one base plate kit for your PT Cruiser, RoadMaster part # 278-1. To use the Tow Ready Adjustable tow bar, you will need an adapter as the Tow Ready tow bar will not attach directly to the RoadMaster base plates available for your car. The adapter is RoadMaster part # RM-025. You will also...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  The base plate kit part # 278-1 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and would work well in a flat towing setup to move your vehicle across the country. 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 use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting...
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• Adapter Recommendation for 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser to be Flat Towed By Duncan Towmatic II Towbar
  We offer an adapter that allows a Duncan TowMatic II to connect to Roadmaster base plates. For that you would need the part # RM-038 so that you can connect to the Roadmaster # 278-1 which is confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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• Roadmaster Tow Bar and Base Plate Kit for 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and he confirmed that the Roadmaster Falcon 5250 is the older version of # RM-520. The Roadmaster Falcon 5250 is a confirmed fit with Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 278-1. You will also need safety cables, # RM-643, and a lighting solution such as # RM-2120. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest systems to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 PT Cruiser
  It should be possible to flat tow your 2001 PT Cruiser, but you will need to contact your owners manual first for any restrictions on recreational towing of your vehicle. The Roadmaster # 278-1, which fits all PT Cruiser models, is the base plate kit you would need. The base plates use removable draw bars that makes the base plate kit practically invisible when they are removed. If you have basic tools and a decent mechanical skill you should have no problem installing this base plate...
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• Recommended Tow Bar and Base Plates to Tow a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  Using the tow bar and base plate system should end up being less expensive than purchasing a tow dolly, but I can say that the tow dolly set up would require less pieces to get the PT Cruiser on the road behind your RV. If you are considering the tow dolly option, we do offer one tow dolly by Roadmaster, part # RM-2000-1. To equip your 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser to be towed with a tow bar, you will first need to install base plate kit # 278-1. You can use receiver inserts, part # RM-200-5,...
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• Will Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1968 for 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Work With Duncan Towmatic II Tow Bar
  I have an option that will allow you to use your Duncan TowMatic II Tow Bar. Roadmaster makes a Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-038, which will allow you to use your current tow bar with the Roadmaster Base Plate, # 278-1, for your 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In addition, you will need the Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201, to complete the set-up. I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and the Base Plate Kit for your 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, # BX1968, will not work with your TowMatic II Tow Bar and there...
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• Will RoadMaster XL Base Plate Kit Part # 278-1 Fit my 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  Yes, RoadMaster XL Brackets part # 278-1 will fit your 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. I have included a link to a page where you can find our Base Plate fit guide. It is just below the yellow highlighted text. I called my contact at RoadMaster and they said this part will work with your 2009 PT Cruiser. Estimated install time is 3 hours for a person with average mechanical ability.
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• Can the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 be Used to Tow a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  The RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, item # RM-020, can be used with all Roadmaster base plate applications. You will need to add a Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201, to your EZ Style base plates to be able to easily remove the tow bar and receivers when not towing the PT Cruiser. The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, item # 52256-1, is no longer available, but is designed for the 2003 PT Cruiser. If you do not already have the base plates for the vehicle, the current base...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2006 Chrysler PT GT
  Hey Michael, we do have a Roadmaster base plate kit that fits your 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT turbo with the part # 278-1. If you are looking for just the removable arms you'd need the part # RM-ARMS instead.
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• Does The Odometer On A 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Track Miles While Flat Towing
  Since you'll have the engine off there will be no power running to your electronic odometer and thus will not be able to track miles traveled. If you don't already have all of the equipment to flat tow your vehicle I have the following recommendations for you: 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...
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• Recommended Flat Towing System For 2001 PT Cruiser Utilizing A Duncan Towmatic II Tow Bar
  For your 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Duncan Towmatic II can be used if you use the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 278-1 along with the RoadMaster Base Plates to Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner Tow Bars Adapter # RM-038. I recommend using Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 for your baseplate installation. I also recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643 for your safety cables. For your vehicle wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster...
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• Adapter Recommendation to Connect Demco Towmatic II Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate
  The part # RM-038 is the correct adapter you would need to connect your Towmatic II tow bar to the Roadmaster part # 278-1. You would need the entire adapter to safely make the connection so I would not recommend trying to just use a single part of the adapter. Plus the portion you referenced is not available.
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• Flat Towing Set Up For 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser With Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  Though the kit you mentioned is designed for a different tow bar, there is a similar option for a Falcon 2 tow bar. We also do indeed have all the parts needed for you to flat tow your 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser with that tow bar, and I'll list out all the parts you'll need to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 278-1 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 - Wiring Kit & Safety Cables: RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo...
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• Compatibility of Tow Bar with Coupler on 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser and Complete System Recommendation
  There is not an adapter for your Blue Ox baseplates # BX1956 on your 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser to work with a Stowmaster Tow Bar # RM-501. You can however use the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs # BX4330 which is very similar. To use the Stowmaster Tow Bar, you would need to use the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 278-1 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. I also recommend the Safety Cables # RM-643 for this combination. For your tow bar...
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