Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1986 Toyota 4Runner with a Demco Excalibur Tow Bar

Published 01/16/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2126)

$575.00

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

(171)

$670.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(399)

$1492.69

Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord

(641)

$91.65

Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket for Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars

(105)

$116.92

Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit

(300)

$105.35

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

(656)

$71.47

Question:

Have a Excalibur tow bar and need a baseplate for my 86 4 Runner 4x4,rig is a 2015 four wind 28z

asked by: Troy J

Expert Reply:

We do have a Roadmaster Towbar Adapter, part # RM-032, that will adapt your Demco Excalibur to Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1123-1 that has been confirmed as a fit for your 1986 Toyota 4Runner.

For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.