Can a 2017 Chevy Colorado 4WD be Flat Towed & Parts Needed
Updated 01/17/2020 | Published 07/23/2017 >
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Can I flat tow a 2017 4-wheel drive Chevy Colorado? parts needed?
asked by: Lyle S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, you can flat tow your 2017 Chevy Colorado with 4-wheel drive (so long as it does not have Adaptive Cruise Control), and we do have all of the parts needed, starting with base plates. For those, due to the hidden look and removable arms they have when you aren't flat towing, I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-523182-5.
For a tow bar, a great option for one that is compatible with those base plates, has long telescoping arms, and a self-aligning design for ease of use, the best option is the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522.
Then for safety cables that will work with the guides on the Falcon tow bar, the best option is the Roadmaster # RM-645
A wiring kit is also necessary to power the brake lights and turn signals work on your Colorado while it's being towed, and for that you would want the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154, or Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK if you do not want to splice into your Colorado's wiring system.
A supplemental braking system is required by most states now, and I recommend checking out the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251.
Keep in mind It will also be necessary for you to disconnect your Colorado's battery when it is being towed, and I recommend using the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect # RM-766 for that.

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Jim R.
1/15/2020
Can you please tell me where to connect the vacuum hose for my stay and play on my 2017 chevy Colorado I have it connected to the plastic line on the left side of the motor but it does seem like I have vacuum when I test the unit. Its is stretch the cable on the brake cylinder Thank you