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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2001 Chevy S-10 Automatic Transmission
  You're either going to need a driveshaft disconnect or a transmission lube pump installed in your 2001 Chevy S-10 automatic but it can be flat towed. For a base plate kit you'd want part # 161-1 for if you have a 2 wheel drive truck or if you have a 4 wheel drive you'd need part # 179-2. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon...
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• Parts Need to Flat Tow 1999 GMC Jimmy with 2010 Tioga Ranger Motorhome
  The first thing you will need to flat tow your 1999 GMC Jimmy 4WD, is a base plate kit. The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # 179-2, is the correct choice for a base plate kit if your Jimmy is not a Black Diamond, ZR2 or an Xtreme. The kit has a simple installation with no welding required. I have linked the installation details for you to check out. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. The quick-disconnect system lets you quickly and easily mount...
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• What Equipment is Needed to Tow 2004 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Behind a Motorhome
  The most important guideline is what Chevy says about flat towing. Please check your owners manual for their procedures for flat towing. Our information from Remco states that if your Blazer has a manual transfer case it can indeed be flat towed but if your vehicle has an electronic transfer case, a driveshaft disconnect coupling will need to be installed before flat towing this vehicle. Please check with your owners manual to verify this information. In order to tow your 2004 Chevy Blazer...
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, and Braking System to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevy S-10
  The first thing you will need are base plates on the 2000 Chevy S-10 LS. There are several options available depending on if the truck has 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. For 2 wheel drive, I recommend Roadmaster Base Plates, # 161-1. For 4 wheel drive, use Roadmaster base Plates, # 179-2. These are XL style base plates which means the visible part can be removed when not towing. Next, you will need a tow bar compatible with XL style base plates. I recommend the RoadMaster Tracker Tow...
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, and Safety Cables to Flat Tow a 1999 GMC Jimmy
  If you have a regular model 1999 GMC Jimmy (not an S-15 model) then you will need to use a tow dolly like the RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, # RM-2050-1, as there are no base plates available for the Jimmy. If you have an S-15 Jimmy, there are base plates available depending on what model you have. For a Jimmy Envoy, 4 wheel drive and not a Black Diamond, ZR2, or Xtreme, use # 179-2. For a S-15 Jimmy, 4 wheel drive and not a Black Diamond or Xtreme, use # 165-2. For a S-15...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevy S-10 Behind an RV
  Curt Tow Bar # C19745 isn't vehicle specific so you can use it on your 2000 Chevy S-10. It comes with universal bumper brackets that will need to mount to a flat, metal section of the vehicle bumper which does require modifying/reinforcing the bumper/vehicle. This tow bar is fine for moving vehicles short distances but as a regular use tow bar it is not a good solution. If you will be towing the S-10 long distances behind an RV then I recommend a custom flat towing set up. For that you...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 GMC Sonoma 4x4
  Flat towing requires a number of components that are detailed in the linked article. These major items include base plates, safety cables, tow bar, a wiring/lighting kit and braking system. For the 2002 Sonoma 4x4 (excluding the ZR2 Highrider) we do have base plate fits including the Roadmaster # 179-2 which has removable arms. For a compatible tow bar we offer the Falcon 2 model # RM-520 and for safety cables you can use # RM-643. For a universal diode wiring kit you can use # RM-15267...
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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 1996 Chevy S-10 4 Wheel Drive
  For a set of base plates that you would want for your 1992 Chevy S-10 you would want the part # 179-2. These will attach to your Draw Tite tow bar with the correct adapter part # RM-025. I also attached a help article on flat towing for you to check out as well.
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• What Vehicle Mounting Brackets are Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer with 4 Wheel Drive
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms item # 179-2, would be the best choice for towing your 4 wheel drive 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Along with the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs, item # 63180, you will also need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, item # RM-025, and a Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201, to disconnect the tow bar from the Blazer and be able to remove the drawbars. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing...
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