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• Recommended Base Plate Kit for a 2011 GMC Canyon SLE
  No, I am sorry Dan the Roadmaster item # 3164-3 will not fit the SLE model of the 2011 GMC Canyon but I have a set that will. Instead you'll want the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # 3122-1. I have linked an installation video below that will show you how to get this baseplate installed. Here are the rest of the parts you'll need to flat tow your 2011 GMC Canyon SLE: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates item...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Chevy Colorado Behind a Motor Home
  there are actually 5 key parts needed to flat tow any vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. The base plates provide a safe and secure attachment point for the tow bar on the vehicle. For your 2006 Chevy Colorado you can use Roadmaster base plates # 3122-1. They are compatible with the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 which is what actually holds the vehicle to the motor home. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Chevy Colorado
  The Chevy Colorado must have a Neutral and a Four-Wheel Drive Low setting to be able to be flat towed; please review your vehicle specific owner's manual for this information. - Base Plate, Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # 3122-1 - Tow Bar, Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522 - Safety Cables, RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643 - Tow Bar Wiring, Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267 - Supplemental...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Chevy Colorado
  What you need is actually a base plate kit for your 2008 Chevy Colorado. This will provide you with an attachment point for a tow bar that will allow you to flat tow the Colorado. Front hitches aren't designed for this. For a base plate kit you would need the part # 3122-1. 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 2, # RM-520. For...
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• 2012 GMC Canyon 4x4 Flat Towing Procedure
  I looked up the owners manual of your 2012 GMC Canyon online and under the recreational towing section it does not state that you'll need to disconnect the battery. Here are the full instructions there: Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park). Turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). Release the parking brake only after...
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• Can 2007 Chevy Colorado be Flat Towed behind Motorhome
  I did some checking on your 2007 Chevy Colorado and it looks like the vehicle can be flat towed but depending on the transmission type and RWD/4WD setup you may have to install a transmission lube pump. The details on your specific vehicle will be in the owners manual. I wasn't able to find a variant of your vehicle though that wasn't flat towable. For a base plate kit you would want the part # 3122-1 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup for 2012 Chevy Colorado Z71 Towed by Thor Hurricane
  We can help you with a complete flat-towing set-up for your 2012 Chevy Colorado Z71 so you can pull it behind your Thor Hurricane Class A motorhome. Let's start with base plates. For the easiest install and cleanest appearance I like the Roadmaster MX kit # 3164-3 which does not require a visible crossbar. The removable arms allow for a fairly normal appearance when you're not towing the truck. For a tow bar that works well with the MX plates I recommend their Falcon All Terrain model...
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• Can 2012 GMC Canyon 4x4 be Flat Towed
  Everything I was able to look up on your 2012 GMC Canyon 4x4 is that the vehicle is flat towable as-is. The weight looks to be between 3,366 and 4,070 lbs depending on how it is equipped. For a base plate kit you'd then want the part # 3122-1 which is a confirmed fit. 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 2, # RM-520. For safety...
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• Parts Needed To Use Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar and Roadmaster BrakeMaster In 2010 Chevy Colorado
  I would be happy to help! If your 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is a Z71 model then you will the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3164-3 to connect to your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. If your Colorado is NOT a Z71 then there is not a direct connect base plate kit and you will need to use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3122-1. With this base plate kit you will need to use the crossbar that was included with your Tow bar, or...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Chevy Colorado
  To flat tow a vehicle requires several components. One of them being a tow bar like the part # 63180 that you referenced. Now I don't recommend this tow bar because it has a speed limit of 45 miles per hour which is going to be way to slow for you I would assume. First let's start with a base plate kit for your 2004 Chevy Colorado. For that you would want the Roadmaster XL part # 3122-1 which is a confirmed fit for your truck. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520....
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• Installation Video of the Roadmaster 3122-1 Base Plate on a Chevrolet Colorado
  I have what you need. Check out the linked video on the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 3122-1. At around the 4:00 minute mark you will see the bracket and it's required position. This video is on a 2010 but it will give you the information you are after in locating the bracket appropriately.
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• Base Plates That Fit 2009 Chevy Colorado Z71 For Flat Towing
  I can absolutely point you in the right direction for a base plate kit that fits your 2009 Chevy Colorado Z71. I checked with the manufacturer for you, and can confirm that the correct fit is from Roadmaster, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3122-1. These base plates are going to maintain your truck's aesthetic because they have removable arms for when you aren't flat towing. It will require a compatible tow bar, and for that the best option for your Chevy due to how easy...
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• Will The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 3122-1, Fit A 2010 Chevy Colorado
  If your 2010 Chevy Colorado is not a Z71 or a Xtreme then the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 3122-1, is the correct base plate kit. The XL series brackets allow the visible parts of the bracket to be removed if the vehicle is not being towed. If you have the 2010 Chevy Colorado Z71 model you would need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 3164-1. There is not a base plate kit for the Xtreme model. Our most popular tow bar is the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. The non-binding feature...
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• Tips for Installing Reese Tow Bar Bumper Bracket Kit and Flat Towing Parts for 2005 Chevy Colorado
  In order to install the Replacement Bumper Bracket Kit # 40602 on your 2005 Chevy Colorado you will need a professional installer/fabricator experienced in selecting vehicle attachment areas with adequate strength. I have included a picture that has more details. Also you should know that the Reese tow bar is limited to 5,000 pounds and just 45 miles per hour. If you would like some alternate recommendations I would use vehicle specific base plates # 3122-1 (excludes Xtreme models). Then...
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• Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Chevy Colorado
  According to Roadmaster, no fuses will need removal. Your truck is capable of being easily flat towed ONLY if it's a 4x4 model. Otherwise, modifications like a driveshaft disconnect will be required for a 2WD model. You can find more information about a disconnect via a Google search. The disconnects I looked at cost close to $ 1000.00, so you might want to look at a different truck if it's not a 4x4. If your truck is a 4x4 model, or if you decide to install a driveshaft disconnect, you'll...
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• Is A Battery Disconnect Needed If A Charge Line Kit Is Installed On The Towed Vehicle
  The battery disconnect requirement does not intertwine with any charge line kits and it's main purpose is to protect your vehicle's components. Typically this is to stop a system that would harm the transmission/drivetrain, lock up the wheels, etc. The purpose of a charge line kit like the Roadmaster # RM-156-25 is to keep your vehicle's battery charged while towing as most braking systems will pull power from the battery, which depending on the length of your trip could deplete the battery. Based...
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• Recommendations For Parts Needed to Tow 2012 GMC Canyon With Towbar Blackhawk 2 Behind Motorhome
  When towing a vehicle with a motorhome there are five components needed: baseplates for the towed vehicle, towbar, safety cables/chains, lighting system, and supplemental braking system. Starting with the baseplate, as long as your 2012 GMC Canyon is not the Z71 or Xtreme model, then RoadMaster XL Base Plate # 3122-1 will fit your truck. If your 2012 Canyon is the Z71 model then RoadMaster XL # 3164-1 is the correct baseplate kit for your truck. Both kits have removable arms and will...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Chevy Colorado Behind Motorhome
  The 2012 Chevy Colorado RWD 5-cyl with auto transmission can be flat towed ONLY if a transmission lube pump is installed. We don't offer them, but you can find one by doing a quick Google search. In addition to the lube pump, you'd also need a tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, part # RM-522, safety cables like # RM-643, base plates like # 3122-1 for all models except for Z71 or Xtreme. For Z71, use # 3164-3. For a taillgiht wiring harness, use # RM-15267. You'll also need...
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• Roadmaster # 3122-1 XL Style Base Plate Tow Bar Compatibility
  The Roadmaster # 3122-1 XL Style Base Plate you mentioned is compatible with any of the Roadmaster Tow Bars, or to use a Blue Ox tow bar, a # RM-032 adapter would be needed. The Base Plate is compatible with a 2004-2009 GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado, as long as it doesn't have the Xtreme package, as well as the 2010-2012 Canyon/Colorodo, with the exclusion of Xtreme and Z71 models. You'd also need a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring harness so the taillights of the truck operate with the turn...
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• Moving Base Plate Kit from One Vehicle to Another
  A vehicle base plate kit is designed and engineered to fit a specific vehicle. I am sorry to say that the base plate kit from your 2000 Wrangler will not fit on your Colorado. As long as your Colorado is not an Extreme or Z71 model, you can use the # 3122-1 base plate kit. I have linked you to several of our flat towing FAQ articles that you might find helpful.
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• Availability of Roadmaster Base Plate that Fits 2005 GMC Canyon
  We have just the base plate kit that would fit the 2005 GMC Canyon with the Roadmaster part # 3122-1 that will work great with your Falcon # RM-520. We don't have just the portion that would attach to the frame without the removable arms though in case you were asking about that.
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• Will the Base Plate Kit # 3122-1for 2008 GMC Canyon Work with the Stowmaster 5250 Falcon Tow Bar
  Yes, you will be able to use your Roadmaster Stowmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar with the Roadmaster base plate kit for the 2008 Canyon by GMC, item # 3122-1. You may need the the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly, item # 910021-00, if you did not retain these items from the last towed vehicle. If you retained the support bar but not the car side quick disconnects you will need part # RM-222. Other items you may want to consider to help complete your dinghy towing setup are...
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• Does the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576 Include the Vehicle Specific Base Plates
  The Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-576, will include the safety cables, electrical wiring, and the quick disconnects. The base plates are not included with the Sterling tow bar and are vehicle specific, so they would have to be ordered separately for your 2010 GMC Canyon. I am including a link to the instructions on the Sterling tow bar and a link to a video review of the tow bar. For your 2010 GMC Canyon I would recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 3122-1....
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• Can I Use a Tow Bar from a Ford Ranger on a Chevy Colorado
  I am not really sure what you mean by a "tow system" as this is a pretty general term but if you are referring to the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 that you asked the question from then yes, it can be transferred from a Ford Ranger to your 2005 Chevrolet Colorado but you will need a new set of base plates, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 3122-1. If you are just asking in general about flat-towing components, then most of the time you can transfer pretty...
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