Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Saturn L300 with Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar

Published 06/09/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(491)

$670.00

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3540)

$191.71

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(426)

$850.00

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

(677)

$70.40

Question:

I would like to flat tow a 2003 Saturn L300 behind my motorhome. My motorhome came with a Falcon 2 tow bar. I believe I need a base plate and wiring kit, and perhaps a braking system. I understand the Roadmaster 523114-1 is the only Roadmaster base plate that would work on this vehicle? The wiring Id like to do is one that taps into the vehicle wiring harness and uses existing bulbs for turn and stop. Not sure what wiring kit would work?

asked by: Mark C

Expert Reply:

We have everything you will need. For the base plate kit you would want the EZ part # 523114-1 which is confirmed to fit your 2003 Saturn L Series and will work great with your Roadmaster 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 you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed 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 # BRK2019, 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.