Can Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar be Used to Flat Tow 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500

Published 10/21/2022

Products Featured in This Question

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

(820)

$1545.00

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3464)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(454)

$1404.09

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

(3353)

$179.34

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

(3353)

$89.90

Question:

I am having doubts on how to install and setup to tow bar recently purchased from your company.Can I put this tow bar on a 2013 Chevy 2500 he 4x4

asked by: James P

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-676 has the weight capacity to be used to flat tow your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 so it would work really well. For a base plate kit that is custom fit for your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 that would work with the Nighthawk you'd want the Roadmaster # 3167-3.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-154, 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.