Blue Ox Base Plate Kit to Flat Tow 2016 GMC Canyon with Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar

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For your 2016 GMC Canyon 4x4 (and 4x2 models) the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1721 is a confirmed fit and will work well with the Blue Ox Avail tow bar part # BX7420 that you mentioned. This would be a great flat towing setup that would work well and be very easy to use. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BRK2016, that applies 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. Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry. I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

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For your 2016 GMC Canyon 4x4 (and 4x2 models) the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BLU93FR is a confirmed fit and will work well with the Blue Ox Avail tow bar part # BX7420 that you mentioned. This would be a great flat towing setup that would work well and be very easy to use.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies 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.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jeff

8/1/2018

For your 2016 GMC Canyon 4x4 (and 4x2 models) the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1721 is a confirmed fit and will work well with the Blue Ox Avail tow bar part # BX7420 that you mentioned. This would be a great flat towing setup that would work well and be very easy to use. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BRK2016, that applies 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. Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry. I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

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Jameson C.

8/1/2018

The correct tow bar cover for the Blue Ox Avail tow bar is the part # BX88309. We have the Blue Ox Base Plate and Reciever Lock Kit part # BX88101 which comes with locks for the tow bar to the hitch as well as from the base plate kit to the tow bar. We have a battery disconnect switch that allows you to disconnect the vehicle battery and charge it at the same time. For that you'd want the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect kit part # RM-766.

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit to Flat Tow 2016 GMC Canyon with Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar

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