Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Terrain  

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For your 2012 GMC Terrain you would first need to start with a base plate kit. For that you would want the part # DM9518262 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. This would work well with the Commander Tow Bar part # DM9511012 that also comes with safety cables.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. You also need to pull a fuse from my research. Install a bypass # RM-76517 to make it easier.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest systems to set up and use are portable systems like the Blue Ox Patriot 3 # BLU37TR. It applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. You will also need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 to power this.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

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