Base Plate For Flat Towing A 2001 VW Beetle Behind A Class A Motorhome

Updated 08/05/2025 | Published 07/23/2025

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Curt Round Bar Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - 10K GTW, 1K TW

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

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Question:

Im searching for a tow bar to pull a 2001 VW beetle 1.9 tdi manual transmission behind class A motorhome rv. Do you have such A towing bar?

asked by: Aj B

Expert Reply:

Hi AJ!

We have everything you need to set up your 2001 VW Beetle 1.9 TDI with manual transmission for flat towing! I have all the parts I recommend listed below:

Needed Parts
Base Plate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX3815
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-525
Wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267

Optional Parts (though highly recommended)
Brake System: Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset # HM39494
Charge Line: Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

Most states, though not all, require a braking system in a flat towed vehicle and you will need to check with you local DMV and those of the states you are traveling through to see if it is required as well. The charge line will keep your battery charged and is always a good idea to grab. It's always a bummer when you get to your location and find out your battery is dead.

What Motorhome are you going to be pulling your Beetle with?

expert reply by: Lazer S

Blue Ox Base Plate VW Beetle
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Aj B.

8/5/2025

Hi: so for I need both - the Curt round bar And the Blue ox base plate kit? and do i have to remove the bumper in order to connect that ? its hard to figure out just from pictures.. Thanks. Aj B

Lazer S.

8/5/2025

@AjB The Curt Round Bar Weight Distribution System # C17062 is for towing a trailer and will not be usable for flat towing as there is no way for it, or any other weight distribution system, to attach to a base plate. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-525 is what attaches to the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX3815. Installing said base plate will require removal of the headlights as well as the bumper fascia, molding, and actual metal bumper. All of this will be reinstalled though. I included a link to the instructions that will explain everything in more detail.