Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2012 Cadillac SRX

Updated 03/01/2023 | Published 02/27/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset

(299)

$1380.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(481)

$1660.78

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4913)

$577.46

Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

(479)

$1079.00

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3392)

$161.90

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

(669)

$63.98

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit

(671)

$44.60

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

(367)

$36.77

Question:

Hello, I have a 2012 Cadillac SRX and a 2010 Tiffin Phaeton that currently has a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar. I am trying to fit the Caddy for a flat tow and found the base plate needed BX 1690. I am considering using the Roadmaster Invisibrake RM8700 as the Tow Bar brake system – are all of these compatible? Can I use either the BX8848 or RM 154 wiring kit? And is the only other item needed the RM-751441 Stop Light Switch? I am also researching the Blue Ox Patriot 3 BRK2019 but have found differing statements that it may not be compatible with the 2012 Caddy SRX – can you advise? Thanks so much

asked by: Karen

Expert Reply:

Since you're using a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar # BX7380 you will want to stick with the Blue Ox baseplate # BX1690. The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 would be a compatible fit with your SRX and motorhome, but I want to warn you that the control box has to be permanently mounted inside of the vehicle and is quite big. It will also require stop light switch # RM-751441 to properly operate.

The Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR (newest version of the BRK2019) would work with your SRX but you'd also have to install an outlet # RM-9332 to power it. This system is a universal fit so it can sometimes be a bit of a pain to find the correct height and get it properly fit up against the driver's seat.

For the lighting you'll want to use the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This kit will come with everything you need, including the adapter cable to run from the motorhome to the SRX.

If you need safety cables then I recommend going with the Roadmaster Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643. The coiled design will help keep it up off the ground.