Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Sierra Behind a Semi
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I need an easy on/off solution for a pintle hook to be connected to the back of a semi-tractor in order to tow my car back when going to pick-up a semi truck somewhere. The semi truck is different every time so I need to be able to hook it up and remove it relatively quickly.
asked by: Asif H
Expert Reply:
You will need an entire flat tow setup on your 2012 GMC Sierra in order to do this the right way. Here are the parts I recommend using for this:
- Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7460P (comes with safety cables)
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 for 1500 or # BX1694 for 2500/3500
- Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56101
- Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7
- Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Connector # PK11700
- Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494
The tow bar has a lunette ring to connect to the trucks you'll be picking up, and then you'll cut off the 4-Way from the Hopkins kit to tie the wiring into the 6-Way as well as cutting off the 7-Way from the Roadmaster wiring and replacing that with the Pollak 7-Pole connector which should match what semi trucks have. Then you just need the brake kit for safety and to legally flat tow and you're all set!
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Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar - 2-1/2" Lunette Ring - Car Mount - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on Car
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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