Recommended Baseplate Kit for a 1974 VW Super Beetle

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Will this fit a 1974 vw super beetle?

asked by: Gary H

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It sure will Gary! The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # 1214-2 is exactly what you need for your 1974 VW Super Beetle. This kit comes with all the brackets and hardware you need to get it installed on your VW.

Here are some other parts you'll need to flat tow your 1974 VW Super Beetle:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e44ZR

Wiring Harness - Universal Magnetic Tow Lights item # TL21RK

Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # BLU37TR

What kind of motorhome or vehicle are you going to be towing your Beetle with?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The #1214-2 base plate kit is the correct kit for your 1978 Super Beetle convertible. To flat tow your Beetle, you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution and in most states, a supplemental braking system. Let me know which tow…

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Answer 2

Hey Andy! I'm not 100% sure what you're asking but the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit #e74FV can work with Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars. The correct adapter depends on the exact tow bar. It looks like you decided to go with the Roadmaster…

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Answer 3

Roadmaster makes a base plate kit that is designed specifically for the Rugged Ridge bumper like you have which is part #1437-3 which you could attach a Roadmaster tow bar like the Falcon 2 #RM-520 directly to.

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Answer 4

You always need to keep your trailer tires filled to the max cold psi rating. If your current load range G tires have a 110 psi rating then that is what you need to keep them filled to. Tire blowouts are a result of damaging a tire (like hitting…

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Answer 5

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 7

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 8

Congrats on the new motorhome Edward! SnapPad doesn't have the 2026 Allego Red 38 KA in their system so I don't know what size your jack feet are. However, we have a few options that will work with the HWH leveling systems. What you'll…

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Answer 9

It sure will Gary! The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item #1214-2 is exactly what you need for your 1974 VW Super Beetle. This kit comes with all the brackets and hardware you need to get it installed on your VW. Here are some other parts…

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Answer 10

Hey David! As long as your 2026 Maverick is a hybrid, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM87NQ is indeed a fit. There are no baseplates for non-hybrid models as only the hybrids are flat towable. These baseplates are a…

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