Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Chevy Traverse

Published 02/16/2019

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3503)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(481)

$1660.78

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(415)

$850.00

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set

(76)

$312.41

Question:

We will be towing a 2017 Chevy Traverse with a gas engine class A motorhome. I would like to use your RoadMaster Falcon 2 - #RM 250. Do I use the Roadmaster direct or crossbar baseplate? Also what braking systems and wiring do you recommend? Is there anything else needed for towing this vehicle? Thanks

asked by: Aaron

Helpful Expert Reply:

Whenever available I recommend going with the Direct Connect Roadmaster base plates as having used both I have found that these are easier to use and don't require you to keep track of an extra component (the crossbar). So you'd want the part # RM-523175-5 for your 2017 Chevy Traverse.

Now the Roadmaster Falcon # RM-520 is a really nice tow bar, but for a much easier to connect/disconnect option I would recommend the off-road version of the tow bar part # RM-522. This setup has easy to release telescoping arms which allows you to connect to the base plate kit without having to be perfectly level and square. The Falcon 2 has a similar feature but requires you to use a tool to release the arms. The Off-Road Falcon has the levers built into the arms so it's one less thing to potentially lose or not have handy when needed.

In addition to the base plates and tow bar, you'll need safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.