Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Subaru Forester

Published 02/20/2017

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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs

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$706.19

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

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$418.34

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

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$952.72

Wireless LED Tow Light Bar - Magnetic - Weatherproof - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round

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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Question:

I got the Blue Ox Avail but now need the base plate. Is it the same one that you recommended previously. Please send installation instructions for Avail and base plate.

asked by: Andy B

Expert Reply:

The first thing that you will need to get for your 2001 Subaru Forester is a tow bar. I recommend using the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 since it comes with the safety cable that you will need to use.

The Base Plate Kit, part # BX3605, will work well with the Alpha Tow Bar and has a nice clean look.

You may need to use a supplemental braking system in your Subaru for when you come to stop. I recommend going with the Roadmaster Even Brake, part # RM-9400. This is a wireless supplemental system that applies the brakes on your Forester by the robotic arm depressing the brake pedal inside the vehicle. The best part about this product is that it can be used in a variety of vehicles.

The last thing that you will need is a tail light system to install on your Forester. Since there are no custom wiring harnesses for your vehicle, I recommend that you use the Custer Wireless LED Tow Light, part # LIW-LDTL. This light will just install on the top of your Subaru and the connector will install at the back of your RV.

I have attached some demonstration videos and a helpful article for you as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

Andy

2/20/2017

I got the Blue Ox Avail but now need the base plate. Is it the same one that you recommended previously. Please send installation instructions for Avail and base plate.

Jon G.

2/20/2017

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3605 is what you will need to install on your 2001 Subaru Forester so that you can use the Avail Tow Bar # BX7420. Blue Ox base plates will work with any Blue Ox tow bar, it is only when you have a different brand of tow bar and base plates that you need to look for an adapter bar. The instructions are linked to the product pages for both the Avail tow bar and the Blue Ox base plates.