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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Chevy Express Van Behind an RV
  More than likely you will need to reinforce the bumper on the vehicle tow bar # 63180 is going to be used on. Take a look at the instructions I have linked for you. This tow bar is only rated for 45 miles per hour and 5,000 pounds so for larger vehicles like your 2007 Chevy Express van it is not a great option. At the minimum the curb weight of the van is nearly 4,900 pounds and can be as much as 6,300 pounds or more. To flat tow the van safely I recommend using custom base plates and...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2010 Chevy Express Van
  To flat tow your 2010 Chevy Express Vans you'll need the following components: Baseplate: For a 2WD 1500 model you'll need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3152-1. For 2500 & 3500 models you'll need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-3140-3. Tow Bar: For a 1500 model you would need the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e64ZR. For the 2500 & 3500 models you'll need the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster...
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• Tow Bar, Base Plates, Safety Cables, Lighting and Braking to Flat Tow a 2010 Chevy Express Van
  Tow bars are not vehicle specific but they are base plate specific. Before you can flat to your 2010 Chevy Express Van, there are several things you will need. I have included a link to an FAQ article that covers the basic components you will need. The base plates provide a safe and secure attachment point for the tow bar. For your van, you would need Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 3140-1. You would then need a tow bar compatible with XL base plates. Since you have a rather large van, I...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 GMC Savana Van 2500/3500 with Roadmaster Tow Bar
  It sounds like you're wanting to flat-tow your 2004 GMC Savana Van (2500/3500) and if that's the case we have everything you need for this starting with the base plate kit, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-3140-3 which uses direct connect arms or the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 3140-1 which uses crossbar style arms. The direct connect style will work directly with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-422...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Chevy Express Van 2500
  For your 2500 series Chevy Express van the correct base plate kit is the part # 3140-1 as long as your van isn't a diesel. This is a Roadmaster base plate kit that can be towed with a properly rated tow bar like the Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 part # RM-422 that has a 10k capacity. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you would want the part # RM-154 that taps into the taillight wiring of your vehicle. And finally,...
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• Base Plate Recommendation for a 2007 Chevy Express Van
  There are base plate kits available that have been confirmed to fit your 2007 Chevy Express Van. If you have a 1500 2-wheel drive you would want the part # 3152-1. If you have a 2500 or 3500 you would want the # 3140-1. The Tow Ready Tow bar part # 63180 that you referenced wouldn't work for you since it has a 5,000 lb capacity and your van will weigh more than that. Also, this tow bar is only rated for speeds of 45 miles per hour. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a...
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