Recommended Flat Towing Set-up For 2002 Subaru Forester

Published 01/12/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs

(153)

$960.00

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2164)

$670.00

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

(3384)

$167.90

Tab Covers for Roadmaster Crossbar and Direct-Connect Base Plates - Qty 2

(104)

$28.17

Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs

(361)

$61.84

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(797)

$1245.50

Question:

I need items list for flat towing a 2002 Subaru Forester manual transmission with a 2017 FR3 class A on a Ford v10 Triton chasis/engine. Can you help?

asked by: Victor R

Expert Reply:

For your 2002 Subaru Forester, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # 909-9. You may want the RoadMaster Black Receiver Inserts for XL and MXBrackets # RM-200-5, for when you don't have the tow bar installed.

For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs, # RM-501. I also suggest the Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs, # RM-645.

For your tow bar lighting, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will give you a 6 way plug at the front of your vehicle that will allow you to utilize all of the features you need from your motorhome's 7-way. This will utilize your factory wiring for a clean look and give you diodes to protect that wiring.

For your braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This will give you the ability to basically set up the system and forget it. It needs adjusting only at initial install and then becomes a plug and play system that is our installation team's favorite.

The last thing you need is a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to assist you in determining the proper part and have linked the page to the options we carry.