Can 2018 GMC Acadia Denali with Adaptive Cruise Control be Flat Towed

Published 01/02/2020

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Question:

I have a 2018 Acadia Denali that has adaptive cruise control can I not flat tow this vehicle.

asked by: Neal S

Helpful Expert Reply:

I did some checking on the flat towability (I think that's a word) on your 2018 GMC Acadia and found that as long as yours has the V6 engine size it's flat towable as long as you follow the guidelines in the owners manual. There was no exceptions to this based on adaptive cruise control. The four cylinder models would need to be towed on a tow dolly like the # RM-2050-1.

So for a base plate kit you'd want the part # RM-523189-5 which is the easiest to connect and disconnect from. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

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.