Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Chevy S-10 ZR2 Behind an RV

Updated 08/15/2016 | Published 08/12/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

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$201.24

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

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$608.95

Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

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$1079.00

Roadmaster Universal Magnetic Tow Lights with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

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$85.43

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

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Question:

flat towing a zr2 s10 2003 cant find a baseplate or adapters

asked by: Todd

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact over at Blue Ox and he said that # BX1616 base plates are the ones that you can use for your 2003 Chevy S-10 ZR2 and you should be good to go.

For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Alpha, # BX7380. This tow bar is rated for 6,500 pounds and comes with safety cables. For lighting I recommend going with a magnetic kit # RM-2120 because it is low cost, easy to set up, and bypasses the vehicle wiring.

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply 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.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.