Base Plates, Safety Cables, Lighting, and Braking System to Flat Tow a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer  

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To flat tow your 2004 Chevy Trailblazer, you will first need Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 3109-1. The tow bar you selected, RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Car-Mounted Tow Bar, # RM-522, is compatible with these base plates.

I also recommend safety cables and a light kit as required by law. For safety cables, I recommend the Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables, # RM-645. For a temporary lighting solution, use the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, # RM-2120. These lights have a magnet that will stick to a flat metal surface and plug into a 4-flat on the tow vehicle. For a more permanent solution, I recommend the Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness, # 38955. I have included an installation video and demonstration video of this kit below.

You might also be interested in a supplemental brake kit for the Trailblazer. The easiest to use and install is the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System, # RM-9400. This unit installs quickly so you are ready to go in minutes. It engages the towed vehicle brakes proportionally to how much the towing vehicle is braking, reducing wear of both the towing vehicle and towed vehicle brakes.

Finally, you will need to check with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your vehicle because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed.

expert reply by: Michael H

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