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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 2007 GMC Yukon XL
  The correct base plate kit you need to flat tow your 2007 GMC Yukon XL is the Roadmaster part # 3154-1 for if your Yukon is a 1500 model or the part # 3115-1 for if you have a 2500 model. 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 Blackhawk # RM-422. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the...
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• Flat Tow 2003 Chevy Silverado
  First it is necessary to check your vehicle specific owners manual for towing. While many vehicles are identified as having the abilty to be flat towed occasionally a specific trim package (such as the Z-71) may have features that require a different approach or eliminates the option of flat towing. If your truck is a 1500HD, 2500, or 3500, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit with removable arms, # 3115-1 is a confirmed fit to the 2003 Chevy Silverado. For a tow bar, I suggest...
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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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• Roadmaster Base Plates for 2003 GMC Sierra Compatible with Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-520
  It sounds like you are looking for base plates for your 2003 GMC Sierra to go along with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520. I suggest the Roadmaster XL base plates # 3115-1 which fit on the 1500HD, 2500 and 3500 series 2003 Sierra trucks. If you have a 1500 LD the base plate you'd need is the part # 199-10. These will work directly with the Falcon 2 tow bar without any sort of adapters. Safe and legal vehicle towing also requires additional components that are outlined in the linked...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation For 2003 GMC Sierra with Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  Sounds like you are looking for a base plate kit for your 2003 GMC Sierra for use with your Facon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520. If you have a 1500 LD the base plate you'd need is the part # 199-10. Or if you have a 1500HD, 2500HD, or 3500HD the correct kit you'd need is the part # 3115-1.
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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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• 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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