Recommended Items Needed for Flat Towing a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Behind a Class C Motorhome  

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Your owners manual recommends to only flat tow four-wheel-drive vehicles with a two-speed transfer case that have an N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low (4n) setting. Please check your owners manual and see what other procedures need to be followed for flat towing your Cadillac Escalade ESV.

If you determine you can flat tow your 2015 Cadillac Escalade you will need the following items: base plate kit, tow bar, a set of safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.

My research indicates that your Escalade has a curb weight less than 6,000 pounds. Please ensure that your motorhome is rated appropriately for flat towing this vehicle.

For your vehicle, I recommend using the Roadmaster Base Plates # RM-523179-4. These base plates attach to your vehicle and provide a connection point for your tow bar, and are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. This product does not fit models with brush guard and with Adaptive Cruise Control.

I recommend the Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. It is an all terrain tow bar that is rated for up to 6,000 pounds. It slides into trailer hitch receiver on RV with no ball mount necessary.

For a set of safety cables, I recommend the RoadMaster 64" Double Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-646. These safety cables are rated for up to 6,000 pound capacity.

To provide lighting on your Escalade while being towed, I recommend a magnetic set of tow lights like the Custer # RM-2120. These magnetic tow lights also include a non-scratch magnetic base. These will not require any intrusion to your vehicle wiring, or taillights.

I recommend using the Roadmaster Even Brake System # RM-9400 for a supplemental braking system for you. This braking system is inertia-activated, and applies the brakes in your Escalade. It is powered by the battery in your Escalade. The installation of this braking system requires using the Roadmaster Stop light switch # RM-751463. This will activate an alert system in your motorhome to let you know the brakes are being applied in your Escalade.

Additionally for your new Escalade, you might be interested in the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000. It is compatible with both the EZ4 base plates and the Falcon 2 tow bar kit that I recommended for you. This is due to the configuration and mounting locations on the crossbar that is used with these two systems, and the crossbar is included with the tow bar.

I have provided links to the products recommended above, several helpful articles that explain the components involved in a flat towing system, as well as a couple of demonstration, and installation videos for your reference.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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