Best Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 GMC Yukon XL Denali

Published 02/18/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs

(820)

$1545.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(456)

$1404.09

Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit

(141)

$148.31

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2160)

$575.00

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Lock Set

(26)

$202.03

Question:

Instead of the All Terrain Combo Kit is there just a lighting kit?

asked by: Michael P

Helpful Expert Reply:

You are off to a really great start with the Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar part # RM-676 and base plate kit # RM-523179-4 that you referenced as well.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9284-2 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. Lighting is required by law so it's not really optional.

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.