Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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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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• Is It Better To Flat Tow or Trailer Tow a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Behind a 2020 Fleetwood Motorhome?
  Flat towing versus trailer towing your 2019 Chevrolet Suburban are each going to have its benefits and drawbacks. First for a trailer you have the benefit of being able to easily change vehicles. Also the cost of tires on a trailer are typically cheaper than tires for your Suburban. The drawbacks are of course having the roof for a trailer both during storage and at the campgrounds. It also typically takes longer to load up a trailer than to hook up to a flat tow vehicle. To flat tow...
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• Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2020 Cadillac Escalade
  I recommend installing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5 on your 2020 Cadillac Escalade. This will require cutting 3 holes in the lower fascia of your front bumper for the mechanical and electrical connections. The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 is their best selling tow bar. The aluminum and stainless steel construction provides for superior corrosion resistance over several years of use. You may need a High-Low adapter like the...
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• Comparing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kits
  The only difference between the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kits like part # RM-523179-5 and the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kits like part # RM-523179-4 are the removable arms. The Direct-Connect style means you can attach a tow bar to this like the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-677 without the need for a crossbar to go between the two arms. The Crossbar-Style style means you will need the crossbar that goes between the two arms like the Roadmaster...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Cadillac Escalade 4WD
  The 4WD 2017 Cadillac Escalade can indeed be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. In order to flat tow the vehicle behind your 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 to keep the tow bar level. Starting with the base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect # RM-523179-5, which is custom designed for your Escalade and uses hidden brackets that maintain a clean...
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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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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Chevy Tahoe with Adaptive Cruise Control Behind a Motor Home
  For your 2015 Chevy Tahoe you can use Roadmaster base plates # RM-523179-5. They'll work just fine with the adaptive cruise control. You will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Sterling # RM-576. It is rated for up to 8,000 pounds and comes with safety cables and a wiring connector. For a lighting solution you can use the 4-diode kit # RM-154. I recommend cutting off the 4-way included with this kit...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 GMC Yukon Denali
  Yes, your 2015 GMC Yukon Denali can be flat towed behind your RV. First thing you'll need is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit which for that we have the Roadmaster # RM-523179-5. 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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Chevy Tahoe
  I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Chevy Tahoe. It does state that the four-wheel-drive model of the 2018 Tahoe can be flat towed behind an RV/motorhome with all 4 wheels on the ground. I highly recommend both verifying this information in your copy of the manual along with reading through the guidelines and steps to take before flat towing the vehicle. This will be listed under the section titled "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in the manual. In the online...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Cadillac Escalade
  In order to flat tow your 2019 Cadillac Escalade (with the Adaptive Cruise Control) behind an RV with all 4 wheels on the ground you will need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and likely a high-low adapter to keep everything level. I will list out my recommendations and go into my reasoning a bit more in detail below. Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect # RM-523179-5 (which IS compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control) Tow...
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• Can 2017 Cadillac Escalade Be Flat Towed
  When it comes to any vehicle capability the owner's manual is the best place to confirm what any specific auto can and cannot do. This includes towing a trailer and being towed on a dolly or in a flat-towing setup. Page 332 of the online edition of the vehicle's owner's manual indicates that the 2WD version CANNOT be flat towed. The 4WD version CAN be flat towed IF it has the 2-speed transfer case that includes Neutral and Four-Wheel-Drive-Low settings. The preparation steps required are...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2015 GMC Yukon
  I highly recommend upgrading your Demco Commander tow bar to the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e84ZR which has a higher capacity of 10,500 lbs. Unless you are planning on flat towing your Yukon completely empty, including the gas tank, you are going to be over the Commander's 6,000 lbs capacity. For safety purposes I wouldn't go that close to the Demco's capacity. The etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e84ZR is manufactured by Demco so you will notice some similarities...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 GMC Yukon XL
  Flat towing a vehicle requires base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting/wiring kit and in most states a supplemental braking system to operate the dingy's brakes. Each of these items is detailed in the linked article. The correct base plate kit for your 2015 GMC Yukon XL with adaptive cruise is # RM-523179-5. A tow bar that will work well with these plates is the Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522. You also need safety cables # RM-643. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267,...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2016 GMC Yukon
  The Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar you have will work with Roadmaster base plates but it is not rated to tow your 2016 GMC Yukon. That tow bar is rated for 5,000lbs and the curb weight of the 2016 Yukon is 5,379 to 5,626lbs with nothing loaded into it. Instead I recommend the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K Item # RM-422. It has plenty of weight capacity and a non-binding design that allows you to release your vehicle at any time,...
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• 2017 Chevrolet Suburban Base Plate Kit Recommendation
  For your 2017 Chevrolet Suburban I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5 for it's hidden design, ease of removal and install, as well as very simple installation. This base plate kit works only with tow bars such as the Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2.
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• Complete Flat Tow Setup For A 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
  Yes, you could just buy the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 by itself, and install it yourself on your 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. As far as installation difficulty for # RM-154 goes, it is moderately difficult but if you have some experience with wiring, it shouldn't be too difficult for you. The wiring schematics are listed on the product page for you to check out as well. If you're interested in a complete flat tow setup, you're also going to need: -A set of tow...
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• Base Plate Recommendation for 2015 Chevy Tahoe Without Adaptive Cruise Control
  The base plates I recommend for your 2015 Chevy Tahoe without adaptive cruise control is the Roadmaster # RM-523179-5 These base plates are going to give your Tahoe the cleanest possible look when removing the tabs, which is why I really like them. Just keep in mind they will not fit Z71 models and are designed for 4WD Taholes. Along with these base plates there are a number of other parts you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Tahoe, and the recommended parts are the following: - Tow Bar:...
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• Baseplates Compatible With 2017 Chevy Tahoe Z71
  There are a few baseplate options for your 2017 Chevy Tahoe Z71. If you have the adaptive cruize control you can use: Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-5 Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-4 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1718 Without adaptive cruize control you can use: Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-5 Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-4
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2015 GMC Yukon
  You'll want to verify in your specific Yukon's owner's manual that it is capable of being towed with all four wheels on the ground prior to purchasing any parts, but the online version does show the 4WD models as being capable of flat towing. I have the following recommendations to help get your Yukon set up and ready to tow: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5. Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate # e84ZR. This...
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• What Gear Should 2019 Chevy Suburban be In When Flat Towing
  The best place to find info on the flat towing procedure of a vehicle is going to be the owners manual as this will give you exactly how to put your vehicle in the correct gear to allow it to flat tow without damage. So I pulled up the owners manual of your 2019 Chevy Suburban and found that your 4WD model can be flat towed only if it has the two speed transfer case that has a neutral position. The process looks like starting the vehicle and putting the transfer case in neutral and then...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2015 GMC Yukon XL
  To flat tow your 2015 GMC Yukon XL you'll need the following components: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5. Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e84ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables bracketed to the arms to prevent them from dragging on the ground. The head and shank can be adjusted to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Yukon. Roadmaster base plate pins # RM-910029 are required to complete the connection to your Roadmaster...
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• Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  We really like Roadmaster products here as well. You'll need a tow bar, safety cables, a base plate kit, a wiring harness, the braking system you mentioned and possibly a high/low adapter. For a tow bar, you can't go wrong with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, part # RM-522. The tow bar is self aligning and non-binding which means it's easy to connect and disconnect even on uneven pavement even if the car isn't perfectly lined up behind the motorhome. For base plates, I typically recommend...
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• Using Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar Safety Cables with EZ5 Base Plates on 2018 GMC Yukon XL
  The Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2018 GMC Yukon XL and is compatible with the excellent Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576. However, as you mentioned, the included safety cable anchors will not fit the base plates. To use the cables that are included with the Sterling Tow Bar, they will simply need to be attached to the frame of the vehicle or welded to the receiver portion of the bracket. Otherwise, you can use a standard...
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