Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 Mazda Miada MX-5  

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The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 52728-1 is the correct base plate kit for your 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. There are several other components needed to flat tow your vehicle that you may be interested in also.

You will want a tow bar also to provide the connection point from the base plate kit to your tow vehicle. For that I recommend you get a RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576. This tow bar comes with wiring, safety cables and quick-disconnects also. Check out the review video I attached for this product also.

The next component you will need is lighting. There are actually several lighting methods depending on your needs and how often you will be towing the vehicle. I have included a link to our series of FAQ articles on flat towing, some of which cover choosing the best lighting for your needs.

And finally, most states now require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being towed. The easiest to install and use is the Roadmaster Even Brake portable proportional braking system, part # RM-9400. This unit activates the brakes on the vehicle being towed in proportion to how much the RV is braking. This is the safest type of braking action, and it reduces wear and tear on the RV and towed vehicle brakes.

You will also want to check the vehicle owners manual for additional information on flat towing the vehicle. Some vehicles require an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, transmission lube pump, or free wheeling hubs in order to be flat towed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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