Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind RV

Published 01/05/2020

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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

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$269.84

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(542)

$1450.55

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$518.42

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

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$997.55

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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Question:

Will this work to pull behind a rv . If not what a decent priced one thats safe thank you

asked by: Brad S

Expert Reply:

We have the parts you'd need to flat tow your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 but you can't use a front hitch for that since they aren't designed for that. Instead you'd need a base plate kit like the part # BLU54VR which is a confirmed fit for your truck and has two removable arms that secure to a tow bar. I attached a picture that shows this base plate installed on a similar Sierra using the very popular and easy to use Blue Ox tow bar kit # BX7420 which also comes with safety cables.

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.