Best Flat Towing Setup for a 2017 Subaru Impreza

Updated 01/18/2021 | Published 01/14/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3257)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(368)

$1602.80

Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit

(138)

$153.81

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

(396)

$850.00

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

(645)

$67.75

Question:

Im wanting to Flat tow my 2017 subaru impreza 2.0L limited.

asked by: Fabian M

Expert Reply:

To flat tow your 2017 Subaru Impreza, there are a couple of components you will need. They are the base plate, the tow bar, the safety chains, the wiring for you lights, and a brake system.

For your base plate, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate, part # RM-52927-5. This tow bar can stay mostly hidden for when you are not towing. This is for a manual transmission.

For the tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520. This is perfectly compatible with the base plate above and connects to the 2" receiver of your motorhome. I've linked to a video review of this for you.

For the safety chains, I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, part # RM-643. They have a 6000-pound capacity. I've linked to the video review of this one as well.

You need to have the lights working on your Impreza, so you need a wiring system. I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, part # RM-15247. I've linked to a video review of this, too.

Finally, for the braking system, I recommend the only non-Roadmaster part of this setup, the Blue-Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. It's one of our most highly-rated braking systems and well-loved around here. I've linked to a video review of this, of course.