2017 Subaru Crosstrek Manual Transmission Base Plate and Tow Bar Options

Updated 10/25/2017 | Published 10/24/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2126)

$575.00

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4618)

$427.73

Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs

(234)

$532.89

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

(453)

$705.44

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

(751)

$954.61

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

(148)

$960.00

Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2-5/16" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs

(148)

$1090.00

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

(402)

$850.00

Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs

(157)

$1375.00

Question:

Is this the only option to tow my 2017 Crosstrek? And besides the Falcon towbar, will any of the other towbars work with this base plate?

asked by: Richard H

Expert Reply:

As long as you have a manual transmission on your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek you can use the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 52922-1A which is compatible with Falcon 2 # RM-520, Stowmaster # RM-501 or # RM-504, Falcon # RM-522, Sterling # RM-576, or BlackHawk 2 # RM-422.

Another base plate option is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX3620. This baseplate is compatible with the Alpha # BX7380, Aladdin, Avail # BX7420, or Acclaim # BX4330.

Let me know if you'd like recommendations for supplemental braking, wiring, or adapters to complete a flat towing system. If you have the AWD with automatic transmission, your only option to tow the vehicle is to use a trailer with all 4 wheels off the road.