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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 behind an RV
  To flat tow your 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Starting with the base plates I recommend using Roadmaster base plates. There are a few different ones depending on the specifics of your truck: If you have a 2500 HD with tow hooks bolted externally to the bottom of the frame AND a 3" measurement when taken from the centerpoint of the lower-most threaded hole, on the frame side, to a center-line dissecting...
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• Base Plates for 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  Sorry about the miscommunication, the Chevrolet C/K is the category that your items will be located. The Chevrolet C/K was Chevy and GMC's full-size pick up truck line from 1960 til 2000. The "C" indicates two-wheel drive and the "K" indicates four-wheel drive. The C/K pickup truck was replaced with the Silverado in 1999. This is why it is listed like this on our site. I have attached a link on this help page that will get you to the fit guide for base plates your vehicle. If your 1995...
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• Flat Towing Components Needed for 1994 GMC Truck
  We have what you'll need, but you need to measure your frame to pick out which kit is the correct one. For the part # 131-3 the vehicle must have a 1-1/4" measurement when taken from the centerpoint of the lower-most threaded hole, on the frame side, to a center-line dissecting the rear-most elongated hole on the bottom. See diagram attached. The part # 131-15 would be then if that measurement is 3 inches. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety...
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• Accessories for Flat Towing 2001 Chevy Silverado 2WD with Manual Transmission
  To flat tow a vehicle, you will need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution so that the towed vehicle has taillights that respond with those of the motorhome and a supplemental braking system. There are several different Roadmaster base plate kits that might be compatible with your truck. To determine which is the correct one for your truck, you will need to locate the three threaded holes on the side of the front frame member. Use a ruler to transfer the location...
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• How To Determine The Correct Tow Bar Base Plates To Tow A 1998 GMC Suburban 1500 4X4
  When flat towing a vehicle you will want to check your owners manual or with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your 1998 GMC Suburban, because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. The tow bar base plate listing for the 1998 Chevy Suburban will work for your 1998 GMC Suburban. The same basic frame was used on the Chevy and GMC trucks but...
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• 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 Base Plate Recommendation and Other Flat Towing Parts
  We do have a base plate fit for your 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4x4 but the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit part # 3101-1 is not a fit. In order to get the correct fit the 2001 GMC Sierra you have to measure from the lower-most threaded hole on the side of the frame to the center of the elongated hole on the bottom of the frame. I have attached a diagram for your reference. If that measurement is 1-1/4 inches then you need Roadmaster Base Plate part # 131-17. If the measurement is 3 inches then...
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• Availability of Base Plates to Flat Tow 2013 Nissan Rogue
  According to my contacts at Blue Ox and Roadmaster, your Rogue isn't capable of being flat towed due it its CVT transmission. Attempting to flat tow the vehicle would damage the transmission, and there aren't any modifications that can be made that would allow the Rogue to be safely flat towed. If your Rogue is an AWD model, it'll need to be towed on a trailer. FWD models can be towed on a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1. To actuate the electric brakes on the tow dolly, you'll need to...
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• Recommendations for Flat Towing Components for a 1997 GMC Yukon
  The Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar # 63180 that you referenced has a 5,000 lb limit and cannot exceed 45 miles per hour. Most likely the weight of your 1997 GMC Yukon would exceed this so I do not recommend this tow bar for you. The first thing you will need to flat tow your vehicle would be a base plate kit. For that I recommend you get a Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 131-15. This provides a safe, secure connection point for your vehicle. Next you will need a tow bar. For that I recommend...
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• Will Roadmaster Baseplate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bar Adapter Fit Roadmaster 131-15 Base Plate Kit
  I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster and he confirmed that the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033 will fit just fine on the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 131-15 base plates you are looking to install on your 1991 Chevrolet K1500 1/2 Non Diesel Full Size. He did mentioned that the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032 would also fit and would be his recommendation as it can be removed from the base plate kit easier than the # RM-033 which...
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• Will the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 199-1 fit a 2002 Chevy Tahoe
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # 199-1 that you referenced will fit a 2002 1/2 ton Chevy Tahoe 2 or 4 wheel drive with tow hooks bolted internally to the frame rail. If you tow hooks bolt externally to the bottom of the frame you would need the XL Base Plate Kit # 1361-15 instead. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow the vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2,...
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• Will the Roadmaster # 131-15 Base Plate Kit Fit a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  Although the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 131-15 will fit a handful of vehicles, it is not confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The correct Base Plate Kit for your FJ Cruiser is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1183-1 instead. This will work great with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422 that you mentioned. Keep in mind that you will also need Safety Cables, Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring, a Supplemental Braking System, and most likely a High-Low...
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• Recommended Base Plates And Flat-Towing Components For 1989 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
  The 3 inch measurement you asked about is needed to make sure you choose the correct base plates for your 1989 Chevrolet C/K Series pickup. I have attached a drawing that shows where you can take the measurement you can check out. If you have three inches per the diagram I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 131-15. This kit features removable drawbars that make it almost invisible when removed. If the measurement you take is 1-1/4 inches, the base plate kit I recommend...
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• Recommended Base Plate Kit for a 1993 GMC 1500 Pickup
  There are two base plates kits offered for the 1993 GMC 1500 pickup, but you must take a measurement to determine which kit will work on your particular truck. Your RoadMaster Blackhawk 2 tow bar will work with either kit. The required measurement will be taken from the center point of the lower-most threaded hole on the side of the frame, to the center line of the rearmost elongated hole on the bottom of the frame. If this distance is 1-1/4 inches, you would need RoadMaster base plate...
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• How to Determine Correct Roadmaster Base Plates For 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD w/ Sterling Tow Bar
  Since you have the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain # RM-576 tow bar, you'll need the crossbar-style base plate kit for your 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4. Since that generation Sierra had slight variances in the frame, you will need to take a measurement, and this assumes your tow hooks are bolted externally to the bottom of the frame That measurement will be from the center of the lower-most threaded hole on the side of frame, to the center of the slotted hole on the bottom of the frame. I...
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• Replacement Roadmaster Base Plate Arms for the Existing Base Plate Brackets
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 131-15 will use the Roadmaster Replacement Arms for Base Plate Kits # RM-ARMS. Because these will be custom fit, they are only available in pairs and are non-returnable. There is a form to fill out for the correct part attached. Please allow the stated time on the product page for delivery.
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• Fit of Roadmater Base Plate Kit # 131-15 on 1995 Nissan Altima
  If your 1995 Nissan Altima has the factory installed driving lights in the front bumper, Roadmaster states that the # 310-3 is not a fit. It MIGHT be possible to remove the OEM driving light assemblies so the base plates will fit, but this has not been tested, so we cannot say with any certainty that it would work. However, it should be noted, that #310-3 is no longer available. You'll need to check with your owners manual or with Nissan to determine if your vehicle is capable of being...
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• Base Plates, Wiring, Safety Cables, Braking System to Flat Tow a 1994 Chevy 1500
  We do have several options of base plates available as long as your 1994 Chevy pickup is not a 1 ton or diesel. A 1500 means that it is a half ton so as long as it is not a diesel, there are base plates available. There is another important measurement to take to determine the correct base plates. Under the front of the truck, on the outside of the frame rail look for holes on the side of frame, and an elongated hole underneath. Measure the distance from the lowest threaded hole on the...
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