Can 2004 Volkswagen Beetle be Flat Towed with Blue Ox Tow Bar
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/11/2024
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Can a BX 7420 Tobar be used to tow a 2004 Volkswagen beetle bug behind a 2019 Forest river Sunseeker class C motorhome
asked by: Gary A
Expert Reply:
Hey Gary, yes the Blue Ox tow bar part # BX7420 can flat tow a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle with the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX3815.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
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Jameson C.
12/22/2025
Hey Gary, how did everything go towing your Beetle behind the Sunseeker with the Blue Ox setup? Your results could really help others looking to flat tow a similar car. Knowing what worked best with the wiring and braking gear would be great to hear.