Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 GMC Acadia behind Motorhome

Published 08/08/2016

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Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

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Question:

I need tow bar, car brackets, brake buddy, to tow car on all 4 wheels behind motorhome. Would you have a installer for the tow bar and brackets that need to be installed on my car and install the brake buddy?

asked by: Gary

Expert Reply:

For your 2016 GMC Acadia we have all the parts needed to flat tow it behind your motorhome. You would need to start with a base plate kit though. For that you would need the part # 523149-1 which is a confirmed fit. These kits aren't incredibly hard to install but they are a bit time consuming. I attached an install video for you to check out, but to find an installer in your area I would recommend you find a local mechanic in your area who is interested in taking on the project. It really wouldn't be too bad for a mechanic.

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 you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

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.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that 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.

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.