What Fuse of 2015 GMC Terrain Needs to be Pulled to Flat Tow It
Published 05/09/2019
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Hi I have a 2015 GMC Terrain I like to know what fuse I have hook the switch to in the book said 32 online said 16 what fuse is right and is it inside suv or under the hood thank you
asked by: Alan G
Expert Reply:
According to the online manual for the 2015 GMC terrain that I looked at the vehicle can be flat-towed once a few steps are taken, including the removal of fuse 32 that's in the interior fuse box to prevent battery drain. I suggest you refer to your owners manual, specifically the section identified in the index as Recreational Towing, just to confirm that your particular Terrain is suitable for flat-towing and to become familiar with the steps necessary.
It will be the 32 fuse under the hood.
For a base plate kit I would recommend the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit part # 523163-1.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
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 two vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
You will need to add stop light switch kit # RM-751439 so the RV monitoring system will tell you when the vehicle brakes are being applied.
You will also need a 12 volt power outlet kit, # RM-9332, to power the braking system. This is because the regular power outlets will not be hot when the vehicle is ready to be towed.
If you do not want to pull the fuse every time you tow you can install the Fuse Bypass, part # RM76511. This part will allow you to operate a switch to bypass the fuse in the car.
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
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