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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic Z71 Behind a Motor Home
  There are 2 base plate options for your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic Z71. You could install MX base plates # 199-6 or XL base plates, # 199-5. In either case installation is moderately difficult and Roadmaster does recommend professional installation. But I have included links to the instructions for both kits so you can see what all is involved in the process. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. The...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
  First you would need to start with a base plate kit for your 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. If you have a Z71 model you would want the part # 199-5, if you have an HD model you would want the part # 3115-1, or if you have neither an HD or a Z71 you would want the part # 199-10. 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 RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Chevy Silverado Behind an RV
  Custom fit base plates should not be welded to your 2003 Chevy Silverado. They are not designed to be welded and doing so could compromise the structural integrity of the base plates. Base plates # 3154-1 are not a fit for your truck but we have other options that are. If your truck is a 1500HD, 2500, or 3500 you can use # 3115-1. If it is a 1500 but not a Z71 or HD then use # 199-10 and the front suspension must have coil springs. And if it is a Z71 with torsion bar front suspension use...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD
  Flat towing safely and legally requires a few components, including the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, a braking system and base plates on the towed vehicle. Sometimes a wiring extension and high/low hitch adapter are needed too. The hitch adapter is required to keep the tow bar near level when it is connected; your large tires and lift may well require one of these. Please refer to the linked help articles on flat towing and hitch adapters. You'll also want to check your...
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• Parts Needed to Flat tow a 2004 Chevy Avalanche Z-71 4x4 with a Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  The first thing you will want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual for the proper procedure for towing your 2004 Chevy Avalanche. If you have a 1500 model, you can use the Roadmaster XL base plates, # 199-5, that you have referenced. If you have a 2500 model, you can use # 3112-1. Either of these base plate kits are compatible with a Falcon tow bar. With the base plates and tow bar out of the way, you will also need to add safety cables, # RM-643, a lighting solution, and supplemental...
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• Is a 2005 Chevy Z71 4x4 Flat-Towable Behind a Motorhome?
  With your 2005 Chevy Z71 being a 4x4, you are indeed able to flat tow behind your motorhome. I have a list below of all the parts you will need to complete a set up to do so as well. - Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-522 - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 199-5 - Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs # RM-645 - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 -...
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• Recommended parts for Flat Towing a 2003 Chevy Avalanche
  First, you will need to consult the vehicle owners manual to determine if your 2003 Chevy Avalanche can be flat towed. Some models require special parts (such as a transmission lube pump or drive shaft coupling). If you find your model can be flat towed, you will need to start with base plates. For a 1500, use Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 199-5. For a 2500, use # 3112-1. If your truck came with a brushguard, the base plates will not fit unless the brushguard is removed. Next you will...
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• How Do I Determine If I have Torsion Springs or Coil Springs on my 2003 Chevy Tahoe
  If your truck has four wheel drive it should have torsion bar suspension as this is the preferred suspension for off-roaders because it allows for ride height adjustment. If you have a 2-wheel-drive Tahoe then you should have a coil spring suspension setup since most 2-wheel drive vehicles have coil springs. An easy way to tell if you are still not sure would be to look at the front suspension. If there is what looks like a spring behind the front wheel then you have coil springs. Basically,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
  If you decide to flat tow your 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Keep in mind that when checking the online copy of the vehicle's owner's manual, it does state that the vehicle is not designed to be towed with any wheels on the ground and that doing so may damage drivetrain components. I recommend checking your owner's manual to see if there are any restrictions or steps that need to...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 GMC Sierra with a Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
  The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the truck owners manual for specific information on flat towing it. There are different configurations of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 and would require different base plates. If you have a Z71 model and the front suspension uses a torsion bar use # 199-6 or # 199-5. If you have an HD model (torsion or coil springs) use # 3115-1 or # 3115-3. If you do not have a Z71 or HD and have coil springs in the front use # 199-10 or # 199-11. Any...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT with All Wheel Drive AWD
  The 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD can be flat towed by using a transmission lube pump from Remco Towing. You will also need base plates, a tow bar, safety chains, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster XL base plates, # 199-5. These base plates are compatible with numerous Roadmaster tow bars and the draw bars can be removed when not towing the vehicle. For a compatible tow bar, I recommend the RoadMaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-422....
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71
  For your 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 the Roadmaster Base plate kit part # 199-5 would be a great choice as it has been confirmed as a fit for your truck and would work well with your RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the Hopkins Custom Wiring for Silverado # HM56101 and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. For a 7-way...
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• What Vehicles Will The Roadmaster Base Plates 199-5 and 3154-1 fit?
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3154-1 will fit the following vehicles. 2007 - 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 2007 - 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT 2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2007 - 2014 GMC Yukon 2008 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body 1500 2008 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body 1500 2007 - 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2007 - 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2007 - 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe excluding Hybrid 2007 - 2011 Cadillac Escalade...
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• Recommended Parts to Flat Tow 2004 Chevy Avalanche Z-71 with Curb Weight of 5678 lbs
  If your 2004 Chevy Avalanche is not carrying cargo, then the curb weight is the weight you go by. If the curb weight is the 5678 lbs you stated, then the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 will work fine. If however you were to have 322 lbs in your truck as accessories or cargo, then I recommend using a higher rated tow bar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 8K # RM-576 which comes with...
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, Lighting, and Braking to Flat tow a 2003 Chevy Tahoe 4x4
  We do have base plates that will fit a 2003 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 as long as the front suspension uses torsion bars. You will need # 199-5. These are XL style base plates so you will need a tow bar that is compatible with XL plates. I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. It is one of our best-selling tow bars for XL style base plates. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review for you to view. There are 3 additional parts needed for flat towing a...
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• Lunette Ring Tow Bar Recommendation for Flat Towing 2004 Chevy Silverado
  For a tow bar we have the Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-583 which has a 6k capacity and uses a 3 inch Lunette ring. So then for a base plate kit you'd want the part # 3115-1 for if you have a 1500HD, 2500HD, or 3500HD. If you have a 1500LD Z71 you'd want the part # 199-5 or part # 199-10 for if you have a 1500LD that's not a Z71. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring...
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• Using a Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2010 Honda CR-V
  Before you tow the vehicle you will want to consult the owners manual for information on towing the vehicle. For the 2010 Honda CR-V, you will need to use Roadmaster base plates, # RM-521559-4, that you referenced. Base plates are vehicle specific so the # 199-5 base plates will not fit the 2010 Honda CR-V. You can use the Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar with base plates # RM-521559-4. You can also use the Brake Buddy. In addition to the base plates, braking system, safety cables, and tow...
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• Does Front Bumper Need to be Removed to Install Base Plate Kit on a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500
  Yes, the front grille and bumper will need to be removed from your 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500LD Z71 to install the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 199-5. I have attached an installation video of this kit on a 2005 Chevy Avalanche that you can use as a reference. All of the other base plate kits for your Silverado Z71 require the bumper to be removed as well. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental...
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• Altering the Roadmaster # 199-5 Base Plate to Fit 2002 Chevy Tahoe
  The Roadmaster # 199-5 base plate kit is a fit for the 2003-2006 Tahoe only. It wouldn't fit a 2002, nor can I recommend you make any alterations to the vehicle or to a base plate kit so it'll fit a vehicle it isn't intended for. Depending on how it's equipped, a Tahoe can weigh as much a 5500-6000 lbs, think about what could happen (not to mention the legal liability you'd be exposed to) if the altered base plate failed. Honestly, the best and safest practice would be to use the correct...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 GMC Yukon XL
  There are several different base plates available depending on the model 2006 GMC Yukon XL you have. For a 1500 or Denali, use XL Style Base Plates, # 199-5. For a 2500, use # 3115-1. From the research I did, the Yukon has a curb weight of up to 5,770 pounds. With gear loaded in it, it could easily exceed 6,000 pounds. For this reason, I recommend going with a 10,000 pound capacity tow bar like the Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain, # RM-422. I have included a link to the installation...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2006 Chevy Avalanche
  For a base plate kit that is confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Chevy Avalanche we have the XL kit part # 199-5 which is a confirmed custom fit that would work well. This will fit and work well with your Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501.
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• Recommended Base Plates And Tow Bar For 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z-71
  For your 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z-71, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 199-5 which is confirmed to fit your truck and will be compatible with a tow bar like the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K # RM-422. If you want more recommendations for the flat towing of this truck let me know and I'd be happy to help.
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