Availability of Base Plates for Flat Towing 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan  

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Roadmaster and Blue Ox both offer base plates for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan and these can be seen on the link provided. Both feature twist-lock removable draw bars and both will require some trimming of the bumper fascia and other components. The Roadmaster kit is part # 521537-1 and the Blue Ox kit is part # BX2236.

The Roadmaster Tracker tow bar # RM-020 that you referenced is compatible with these Roadmaster base plates so I suggest these for your application.

Flat towing also requires a wiring/lighting solution, safety cables and a supplementary braking system for the toad. All of these items are detailed in the linked article on flat towing.

For safety cables I recommend the coiled type that will not drag on the ground, part # RM-643. For the easiest-to-install lighting kit you can use a set of magnetic lights like # TLL21RK. For a supplementary braking system, which is required for most states and provinces, you can use the portable Blue Ox Patriot, part # BLU37TR.

It is always a good idea to check you car's owner's manual for any required preparation to flat tow the vehicle.

expert reply by: Adam R

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