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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015-2019 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra 3500
  The parts to flat tow a 3rd generation 3500 GM pickup will actually be almost identical whether it is a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra since they are essentially the same vehicle. To flat tow any vehicle 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. The base plate kit that I recommend for your application is the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit # RM-3180-2 as this fixed arm system adds a rugged...
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• Will a Baseplate on a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Work w/a Grille Guard?
  Hey Todd, thanks for the information! The Demco Classic Base Plate Kit item # DM9517321 is not going to be compatible with Westin HDX Grille Guards like item # 57-3790. All of the baseplates like item # BLU22QR and item # RM-3180-2 for your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 install in the same location as well. You'll need to remove the grille guard permanently if you want to flat tow your truck. Here are the parts I recommend for flat towing your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500: Tow Bar and Safety Chains -...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4
  To flat tow your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, breaking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Light # RM-676. This tow bar features non-binding latches and a large hookup radius to make connecting and disconnecting on any terrain a breeze. It also includes a 6-way to 7-way adapter cable and 6-way socket as well as safety cables....
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2017 Chevy Silverado
  Hey David, For your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 I have the following recommendations: Baseplate: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98958 Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables bracketed to the arms and has a built in rise/drop to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Silverado. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This lighting kit will transfer your motorhome's light...
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• Recommended Complete Flat Towing System for a 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
  For your 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado, lets start your flat towing set-up with base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-3176-3 which is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. I recommend using the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 to give you the wiring connection, safety cables, and even LED lights for visibility. You may want to add a hitch lock like # e98880 to secure your investment and use a cover like...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015-2018 Chevy Silverado 2500
  There are a number of parts needed for you to flat tow a 2015-2018 Chevy Silverado 2500, starting with compatible base plates. The correct fit will depend on if you have tow hooks or not. If your Silverado DOES have tow hooks, you need the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 3167-3 along with the Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar # RM-676, which I like because of how easy it is to connect to the base plates and the fact it comes with integrated safety cables and LED lights. With this set up the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015-2018 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD Behind RV
  In order to flat tow your GMC Sierra 2500 with 4WD behind an RV, you will need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. Starting with the base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit # RM-3180-2. These heavy-duty brackets are confirmed to fit the 2015-2018 Sierra and their all-steel construction provides exceptional strength for pulling the vehicle. All the needed mounting hardware is...
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• Recommended Flat Tow System for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4
  Your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4 curb weight is 5,300 lbs based on my research. To flat tow this vehicle, I recommend upgrading your 5,000 lb hitch to the Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch # 15903 which is a universal fit for frames between 18 and 61 inches wide. Then for your flat towing setup, I recommend you begin with the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-3176-3 and use Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 for the installation. Then for your tow...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2020 Chevy Suburban Premier
  The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-523195-5 you referenced only fits the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban's with the Z71 package. Since yours is the Premier model you'll want the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-523179-5 instead. You'll have to cut some holes in the fascia to get the mounting point for the arms to stick through. I have linked the installation instructions below so you can see this step along with an installation video. Here are some other...
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• Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 4 Wheel Drive 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  If your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 2 wheel drive model then the vehicle cannot be towed with all four wheels down as this would likely cause damage to the vehicle's driveline components. The only way to flat tow a 2 wheel drive model is with a tow dolly. Unfortunately, we do not have a tow dolly that is compatible with your truck at this time. If you have a 4 wheel drive model then the vehicle can be flat towed with all four wheels down. In order to do this you will need a base...
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• Is it Possible to Flat-Tow a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Behind a Motorhome?
  You can tow your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome if it is four-wheel drive, so long as you have a 2-speed transfer case with a neutral setting. While it is also possible to do so with a two-wheel drive version, it will take an extra step. For a 2WD with a 4.3L V6, as well as a 2WD with a 5.3L V8, you will need to have a lube pump kit installed, or for a 6.2L V8, you will have to have a drive shaft disconnect. A base plate kit such as the Blue Ox, # BX1710, is a confirmed...
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• Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4
  Yes, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 High Country can be flat-towed as it has two-speed transfer case which is standard on this model as well as on the Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss. I have attached for you below a list of parts you will need. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1736 Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch part # RM-766 Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental...
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• Parts Required To Flat Tow A 2019 GMC 2500HD
  For flat towing the 2019 GMC 2500HD Denali Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel engine model Sierra you need to follow the prescribed towing procedures outlined in your Owner's Manual. Only four-wheel drive vehicles with a two-speed transfer case that has a Neutral and a 4-low setting can be towed four wheels down. The negative battery cable must be disconnected and not touch the terminals. Also use of a shield mounted in front of vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission. Parts...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali Behind a Motor Home
  To keep a maintenance charge on the battery I recommend using a harness such as # RM-146-7 with the tow bar wiring you will be using so that you can install a charge line kit, # RM-156-25, from the front of the truck to its battery. The charge line kit uses the 12 volt power pin on your motorhome's 7-way to provide a maintenance charge to the battery on your 2015 GMC Yukon XL. It won't charge a dead battery but it will keep the truck's battery from dying while you're towing it. We do...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 Behind Motorhome
  If your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 is a 4x4 model with a two speed transfer case that has a N and a 4WD Lo setting, it can indeed be flat towed. 2WD vehicles will need to be trailer towed. If your truck is indeed capable of being flat towed, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter. For a base plate kit, I'd recommend the Blue Ox # BLU22QR, the # BX1739 fits the 2020+ models, and wouldn't work for your...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2019 GMC Sierra 2500
  Blue Ox doesn't currently make a tow bar wiring kit for a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 but Roadmaster does with their Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This Diode wiring kit will transfer your motorhome's brake and turn signals through the tail lights of your Sierra to keep you street legal. Since you have combined wiring in your Sierra you will need to install the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 to prevent the brake signal from overriding the turn...
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• Recommended Flat Towing System For 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4
  For your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, I have the parts you need to make flat towing easy. I recommend you start with the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-3176-3 and use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. You will also need the safety cables # RM-645. For your wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will give you a clean connection at the front of your truck and allow you to use the factory wiring without...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2017 Chevy Suburban
  You'll need to check the recreational towing or emergency towing section of your 2017 Chevy Suburban's owner's manual to determine if your vehicle is physically capable of being flat towed. If so then I have the following component recommendations: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5. This baseplate will only fit non-Z71 1500 models with 4WD. If you have a Z71 model then you'll need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523195-5 instead. Tow...
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• Recommended Items Needed for Flat Towing a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Behind a Class C Motorhome
  Your owners manual recommends to only flat tow four-wheel-drive vehicles with a two-speed transfer case that have an N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low (4n) setting. Please check your owners manual and see what other procedures need to be followed for flat towing your Cadillac Escalade ESV. If you determine you can flat tow your 2015 Cadillac Escalade you will need the following items: base plate kit, tow bar, a set of safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. My...
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• Complete Flat Towing Set Up for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
  There are a number of parts needed in order to flat tow your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500; I will list the parts for you below. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # RM-3176-3 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 - Safety Chains: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Battery Disconnect: Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766 -...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Behind a Motorhome
  In order to flat-tow a 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may also be a few other smaller components that are needed depending on options the vehicle is equipped with. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-676. The Nighthawk is one of...
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• How do I Flat Tow My 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 behind my RV?
  To flat tow your 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 with 4WD behind an RV, you will need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. Here are the parts you will need: Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms item # RM-3180-2 Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 Safety Chains: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 Wiring Kit: Roadmaster...
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• Troubleshooting Signal Loss With The Roadmaster Even Brake Supplemental Braking System
  The Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # RM-9400 doesn't have a signal booster but you can use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Item # RM-751463 to get a signal to your dash to know that your brakes are being effectively applied.
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• Recommended Equipment to Flat Tow 2017 Cadillac Escalade 4WD with RV That Has Air Brakes
  Flat towing a vehicle behind an RV requires a few items, including base plates, a tow bar and a braking system among others. These and all other items for safe and legal flat towing are outlined in the linked article. To flat tow a 4WD Escalade it must have a 2-speed transfer case that has both Neutral and 4WD Low settings. Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1716 is a good choice for your 4WD. Our in-house installers like the Blue Ox gear. For a tow bar I suggest their Alpha # BX7380 which includes...
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