Recommended Equipment to Flat Tow 2017 Cadillac Escalade 4WD with RV That Has Air Brakes

Updated 08/15/2017 | Published 08/13/2017

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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit

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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas Only

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Universal Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

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Question:

I am looking for a air brake system that I can use and brake lights wiring system. I would like to install the air force one air braking system. But I have to disconnect my battery terminal to tow my vehicle. And I would like to know what lighting wire harness kit To use with LED taillights. I was thinking of using the SMI Air Force One supplementing brake system Item# 99243. The light kit # RM-15267. Tow Bar #BX7445 Base Plate #BX1716. What is your opinion on everything in my list. I have airbrakes on my RV.

asked by: Eric F

Expert Reply:

Flat towing a vehicle behind an RV requires a few items, including base plates, a tow bar and a braking system among others. These and all other items for safe and legal flat towing are outlined in the linked article. To flat tow a 4WD Escalade it must have a 2-speed transfer case that has both Neutral and 4WD Low settings.

Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1716 is a good choice for your 4WD. Our in-house installers like the Blue Ox gear. For a tow bar I suggest their Alpha # BX7380 which includes the required safety cables. The SMI Air Force One braking system # SM99243 is a good choice for an RV with air brakes if you don't mind a serious installation process, and you'll also need the stop light switch kit # RM-751463. An alternative is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR which is both wireless and fully portable. This does not require modifying the vehicle and it is easily transferred to others if the need arises.

For lighting you have options shown on the linked page. For any of them you will use the Quick Battery Disconnect kit # RM-766. Kits include easy-to-use magnetic lights like # TL21RK as well as hardwire diode kits like # RM-154. Owners of newer vehicles often prefer the less-intrusive installation of magnetic lights.

High-low hitch adapters are also linked for you along with articles on how to select one, and also an article for braking systems. Ideally you want to tow bar to be level when connected.