Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 4WD 1998 Chevy Blazer

Products Featured in This Question

Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(300)

$1335.65

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3084)

$610.00

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(2890)

$146.94

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(373)

$775.00

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

(620)

$62.64

Question:

I have 1998 Chevy S10 Blazer 4 WD, and I already use it as a tow vehicle with the Demco Dolly. I want to tow it 4 wheels down, and will the Brake Buddy work with it? I need a base plate for that and of course the tow arms. Let me know what I need to make this system work. Thanks.

asked by: Dave M

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Brake Buddy Select 3 item # HM39524 will work with your 1998 Chevy Blazer. It has a built in charge line kit that will keep your battery charged while you are traveling. I have attached an installation video along with the instructions so you can see how to set this up.

As far as baseplate goes. Since you have the 4WD model you will want the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # 179-8. This kit fits all models except for the ZR-2. There are no base plate kits for the 4WD ZR-2 Blazers.

Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Blazer are listed below:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.