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• Recommended Parts for Flat Towing a 2010 - 2015 GMC Terrain
  Your 2010 GMC Terrain would have used the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523163-1 if you have the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain # RM-576. Since you upgraded to the 2015 Terrain these parts will actually stay the same so you will just need to get another EZ Base Plate Kit # 523163-1. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. So far, with the parts listed...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 GMC Terrain
  In order to convert the 4-way trailer connector on your 2014 Thor ACE 29.2 to a 6-way trailer connector you would want to use the Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter part # A10-6034VP. The adapter plugs into the 4-way you have on your RV and will require you to hardwire in 3 additional wires. The white wire is for the ground and will need to be attached to a clean bare metal surface. The black wire will then need to be ran to the battery with an in-line fuse holder such as part # SWC9539...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Terrain Behind a Class C Motor Home
  The first thing I would recommend to do is to check your owners manual or with the GMC dealer on the proper procedure for towing the vehicle. Some vehicles might need to be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. To flat tow your 2012 GMC Terrain you will need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Also, the Discrete Logic Ignition Switch fuse (fuse #32) needs...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 GMC Terrain FWD Behind A Motor Home
  The 2011 GMC Terrain FWD can be flat towed behind your motorhome if you have the six speed automatic transmission. Also, you are correct, the Discrete Logic Ignition Switch fuse (fuse #32) needs to be removed from the instrument panel fuse box. The instrument panel fuse box is located on the passenger side of the center console, behind a cover. That fuse needs to be removed to keep the battery from being drained when towing. With that done you should be able to flat tow your Terrain with...
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• Best Flat Tow Set Up For 2015 GMC Terrain
  Good question, and for your 2015 GMC Terrain, the Roadmaster EZ base plates # 523163-1 require crossbar attachment # 910021-00 instead of clevises, so it is an extra part and a bit more difficult to connect than base plates that have arms which allow a direct connection to the tow bar. Instead of that, the best option is to use Blue Ox base plates and a tow bar which connects directly to it; I'll go ahead and list out below exactly what you'll need for your 2015 GMC Terrain - Base Plate...
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• My Tires Are Dragging When Flat Towing With My GMC Terrain
  When researching this issue, in your owners manual, to tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground the following steps must be followed: 1. Position the vehicle that will be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. 3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY. 5. Turn all accessories off. Just incase your steering wheel is locked, because you mentioned that this only happens on turns, the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 GMC Terrain
  The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523163-1 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2015 GMC Terrain. There is no difference at all between the two part numbers you mentioned. The 523163-1A is the part number that the manufacturer (Roadmaster) uses and we simply drop the "A" when listing it on our site. In order to flat tow your Terrain, you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system (if you do not have these parts already)....
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Chevy Equinox Behind an RV
  Base plates # 523163-1 do not fit the 2010 Chevy Equinox. For your Equinox I recommend Blue Ox base plates # BX1689 because it fits models with or without adaptive cruise control and/or active air shutters. Our installers also find the Blue Ox base plates a little easier to install. As far as if you can install them yourself, it is possible but Blue Ox does recommend a professional installation. Instructions are included and I have also linked them for you here. I have also included a...
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• What Fuse of 2015 GMC Terrain Needs to be Pulled to Flat Tow It
  According to the online manual for the 2015 GMC terrain that I looked at the vehicle can be flat-towed once a few steps are taken, including the removal of fuse 32 that's in the interior fuse box to prevent battery drain. I suggest you refer to your owners manual, specifically the section identified in the index as Recreational Towing, just to confirm that your particular Terrain is suitable for flat-towing and to become familiar with the steps necessary. It will be the 32 fuse under the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 GMC Terrain AWD with Automatic Transmission
  I did some checking and it looks like the AWD and automatic transmission versions of the 2011 GMC Terrain are flat towable as-is so you'd be good to go. You'll need to start with a base plate kit like # 523163-1 which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this as well. 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....
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• Difference Between Roadmaster EZ Baseplate # 523163-1 and 523163-1A
  When ordering the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 523163-1, for your 2011 GMC Terrain, you will receive the exact same part as the 523163-1A referenced by Roadmaster. Just a variation in our part number. As for our prices, we use our huge buying power to offer the best prices to our customers. Thanks for noticing!
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• Recommendations for Flat Towing a 2010 GMC Terrain According to Manufacturer Requirements
  Based on your 2010 GMC Terrain owner's manual, you need to start your vehicle and let run for more than 3 minutes before the trip and at each stop. This allows the transmission fluid to warm up and charge your battery. Every 3 hours is not required, but I recommend it at each fuel stop to be safe. All of the instructions can be found in your owners manual in section 9 pages 81-85.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 GMC Terrain
  The first thing you need is a base plate kit that is a confirmed fit for your 2015 GMC Terrain. For that the Roadmaster EZ kit part # 523163-1 would be what you need. I attached an install video for this that shows it installed on a 2015 Terrain just like yours. 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 cables...
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• Is the Base Plate Kit part # 523163-1 Compatible with Roadmaster RM-501
  To answer your first question yes, the Base Plate kit part # 523163-1 that you referenced is compatible with the Roadmaster Tow Bar part # RM-501. Also, the # RM-501 does come with quick disconnects.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 GMC Terrain
  According to the online manual for the GMC terrain that I reviewed the vehicle can be flat-towed once a few preparation steps are taken, including removal of fuse 32 to prevent battery drain. I suggest you refer to your owners manual, specifically the section identified in the index as Recreational Towing, just to confirm that your particular Terrain is suitable for flat-towing and to become familiar with the steps necessary. For a base plate kit I would recommend the Roadmaster Base Plate...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Terrain Behind a Hurricane Motor Home
  The first thing you are going to need to flat tow your 2012 GMC Terrain is a set of base plates like the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523163-1. Next thing you will need is a tow bar to provide the attachment point from your Hurricane Motorhome to your towed vehicle. For that I would recommend you get a RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576. This tow bar comes with safety cables, quick disconnects and wiring for lighting. For lighting solutions check out the FAQ I attached...
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• Will Baseplates From Suzuki Grand Vitara Fit 2002 Chevrolet Tracker
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1012-1 that is designed to fit your 2002 Tracker has a completely different design versus the # 1011-1 baseplates. The # 1011-1 is designed to fit 1999 and 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara only and has different mounting locations. Any modification to baseplates is not recommended because it can be dangerous. I have attached the installation instructions for both baseplate kits you can check out for comparison.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 GMC Terrain Behind Motorhome
  Yes, our flat towing recommendations are going to be the same for 2013 GMC Terrain as those for the 2012 model. In order to flat tow your Terrain, you will need the 5 basic components. I recommend going with the following: Tow Bar - RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523163-1 Safety Cable Set - Included with Tow Bar # RM-576 Tow Bar Wiring - Also included with the Tow Bar Supplemental Braking System - Roadmaster Even Brake...
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• Parts Needed and Procedure for Flat Towing a 2015 GMC Terrain
  According to the online manual for the GMC terrain that I reviewed the vehicle can be flat-towed once a few preparation steps are taken, including removal of fuse 32 to prevent battery drain. I suggest you refer to your owners manual, specifically the section identified in the index as Recreational Towing, just to confirm that your particular Terrain is suitable for flat-towing and to become familiar with the steps necessary. Here is what I found in the manual: 1. Position the vehicle...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Installation Instructions for a 2012 GMC Terrain
  Base plate installation can be challenging on any vehicle. I have linked the instructions for base plates # 523163-1 to the right so you can see what is involved for installation. Roadmaster states Installation of most mounting brackets requires moderate mechanical aptitude and skills. We strongly recommend professional installation by an experienced installer. I would say if you have any doubts about doing it yourself after looking over the instructions, a professional installation is...
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• What tow bar Should be Used With a 2015 GMC Terrain?
  The Blue Ox Alpha, # BX7380, will work for your 2015 GMC Terrain. You will also need base plates that are a fit for your vehicle and that work with the tow bar, and those are the Blue Ox plates, # BX1689. These particular base plates are going to require some trimming of your bumper; to avoid that I recommend going with the RoadMaster base plates, # 523163-1, which are a confirmed fit for a 2015 Terrain unless it has a brush guard. You can use the Alpha tow bar with these plates, but it...
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• Will Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar Work With EZ Base Plate Kit 523163-1 for a 2010 GMC Terrain
  The Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 would work very well with the # 523163-1 base plates for your 2010 GMC Terrain. If you do not still have the quick disconnect feature for the tow bar or are missing some hardware, you can replace this with tow bar base assembly # 910021-00. I have included a link to installation instructions for the tow bar in case you need a closer look at how the base assembly would attach.
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• Flat Towing Base Plate for 2015 GMC Terrain SLE
  The Blue Ox base plate you can use on your 2015 GMC Terrain SLE is part # BX1689, and the linked video shows you the installation process. Flat towing requires a number of components in addition to the tow bar and base plates. These items include safety cables (unless they are included with your tow bar), a lighting/wiring kit, a braking system for the Terrain and a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. These items are detailed in the linked articles. The easiest lighting...
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• Will the Roadmaster Base Plate # 523163-1 for 2011 GMC Terrain Fit a 2014 GMC Terrain
  I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and the tech that you spoke with was correct about design changes being made to the base plates in order to fit the 2014 GMC Terrain. If the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 523163-1, has an A behind the part number(the current design), this will fit a 2010 - 2015 GMC Terrain and could be installed on your 2014. If the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 523163-1, does not have the A, this will only fit the 2010 - 2013 GMC Terrain and would not work for...
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