Best Way To Flat Tow A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 Wheels Down
Published 05/26/2017
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Question:
Can I tow a 2015 Chevy 1500 behind my RV?
asked by: Chet
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you to tow your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 behind your RV however, the vehicle must be 4 wheel drive in order to be flat towed with 4 wheels down. Additionally, your vehicle must be equipped with a two-speed transfer case. Please refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for a list of all flat towing requirements.
You will need these items in order to flat tow the vehicle with 4 wheels down , a base plate kit, tow bar, brake light harness, safety cables, and supplementary braking system. I have attached below my recommendations for the following items:
Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # RM-3176-1
The Roadmaster kit features a removable arm system that allows for a greater aesthetic appearance while not towing.
Tow Bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 part # RM-422
The Roadmaster BlackHawk features a self aligning design to stabilize the dinghy while towing in addition to a folding arm option for ample storage.
Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook part # RM-643
Brake Light Harness: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 & Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch part # RM-766.
Supplemental Braking System: Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR, 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332, & Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751466.
Additionally, you will need to consider a high-low adapter if the middle of your base plate is not within 3" of the top of the hitch receiver on your RV. I have attached a help article to further illustrate this process.
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Partially Hidden
- Roadmaster
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