Base Plate Kit to Flat Tow 2022 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Behind Motorhome

Updated 03/22/2022 | Published 03/21/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3503)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(481)

$1659.71

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

(3392)

$162.09

Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs

(158)

$1375.00

Question:

Hello, I have a 2022 Chev Colorado, ZR2 4x4. Will be towing behing motorhome. Have a Sterling tow bar already. What are the best Baseplates easyist to install, best suited for that vehicle, tow bar combination. Is this something I can handle fairly easy. Also will need and equipment for breaking, as well as lighting. Please respond as soon as possible, since we have a trip planned at the end of April. Thank you!

asked by: Charles W

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # RM37VR would be a great option for your 2022 Chevy Colorado ZR2 4x4 that's easy to use and perfectly compatible with your Roadmaster Sterling tow bar # RM-576.

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.