Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Behind an RV with Demco Excali-Bar III Tow Bar  

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Yes, your Excali-Bar III tow bar, # DM9511013, is compatible with base plates # DM9518077 for your 2004 Chevy Tahoe without the need of any additional parts.

In addition to the tow bar, safety cables, and base plates you will also need lighting and supplemental braking if you do not already have those items.

For lighting diode kit # RM-15267 is always a popular option because once installed you will not have to do anything with it again. I have linked a video showing the install process. Another option is a magnetic light kit such as # RM-2120.

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.

The # RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn. The RM-88400 relay is not required when using magnetic tow lights.

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.

expert reply by: Michael H

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