Economical Tow Bar Options for Flat Towing a 2005 Saturn Vue

Updated 07/23/2012 | Published 07/19/2012

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Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter for Tow Ready Tow Bar - Replacement Crossbar for Tracker Tow Bar

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs

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Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit

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

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Question:

Hi, I am on a real tight budget valuing cost over convenience - I am looking to use this once/year. I have a 2005 Saturn Vue and Reese Towpower 74344 tow bar. I am attempting to fabricate a base to connect to. It there an affordable option available? Thanks for your assistance.

asked by: Josh

Expert Reply:

The first thing you are going to need to flat tow your 2005 Saturn Vue is a base plate kit. If you have a 6-cylinder model you will need a Roadmaster base plate kit # 3121-1. If you have a 4-cylinder model you will need a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 3111-1.

I wish we sold something that would adapt base plate kit to the # 74344 tow bar that you have, but at this time we do not carry anything. I would recommend you upgrade to a different tow bar like the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020.

Next, you will need a set of quick disconnect like part # RM-201, this will provide the attachment point from the tow bar to the base plates. Next, you will need a set of safety cables like the Roadmaster Coiled Safety cables # RM-643. Coiled cables are nice because you can wrap them around the arms of the tow bars.

You will need a lighting solution, since you only plan on flat towing I would recommend the Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights # RM-2120.

You will need to check your owners manual to see if there are any restrictions on flat-towing your vehicle. Most states require supplemental braking for flat towing, check out the FAQ article I attached supplemental braking as well as the other FAQ articles I attached.