Base Plates and Other Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Subaru Forester
Updated 02/13/2021 | Published 02/12/2021
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My boss has a 2009 Subaru Forester and I need to know what base kit is needed for the RM-501 tow-bar? thanks
asked by: John F
Expert Reply:
Although the owner's manual I found online makes no mention of it, in the online forums I found many instances of folks with manual transmission equipped 2009 Foresters who flat tow their vehicles without problem.
For a # RM-501 Roadmaster Stowmaster compatible base plate, you'll want to use the Roadmaster # 921-1 base plate.
In addition to the tow bar and base plates you'll also need safety cables like # RM-643, a taillight wiring harness like # RM-15247 and a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR would be needed.
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
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