Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Tahoe

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I have a Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 10,000 lbs That I plan on towing my 2016 Chevy Tahoe 7300 lbs what blue ox base plates will I need the Tahoe doesnt have active cruise control

asked by: Jim T

Helpful Expert Reply:

The correct Blue Ox base plate for your 2016 Chevy Tahoe without adaptive cruise control is the part # BX1716. Had you have adaptive cruise control you would instead need the part # BX1718. This will work great with your Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting the light sockets. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow 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.

You will also want the part # RM-766 to allow you to easily disconnect the battery when flat towing.

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.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.