Availability of Base Plate Adapter For Towing 2003 Mini Cooper Using A Demco Tow Bar

Updated 08/20/2014 | Published 08/18/2014

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Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket for Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates

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Wireless LED Tow Light Bar - Magnetic - Weatherproof - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round

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

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Question:

I have a demco tow bar and need base plates for a cooper 2003 demco does not make them help

asked by: Harry H

Expert Reply:

No worries. You can use the Blue Ox # BX1303 tow bar, and then use a # BX88178 adapter. The adapter will allow your Demco Aluminator, Excali-bar or Kwik-Tow towbar to work with the Roadmaster base plates.

To complete your flat towing system, you'll also need safety cables like # RM-643. You will also need a lighting solution so the lights on the towed vehicle work in tandem with those of the RV. Custer offers a simple wireless solution, part # LIW-LDTL. The fact that absolutely no cutting or splicing is needed is what makes this option so attractive. A supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR is required in almost every state and Canadian province.

I've linked you to install videos for the Patriot Braking System and the base plate kit. I've also linked to some articles about flat towing that you might find helpful.