Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

Published 07/24/2023

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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

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

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Question:

I am looking at flat towing my 2021 chevy 2500 duramax behind a a motorhome on freightliner SR2 chassis with 360 hp 800# torque diesel. I know the truck has 2 peed transfer case and can be towed, will there be enough power to get the rig up the mountain?

asked by: Dan B

Expert Reply:

It sounds like your motorhome does have the needed capacity to flat tow your truck so I would recommend checking the owners manual to determine it's towing capacity. The first thing you'd need to flat to your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX1740 which is a confirmed fit. 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. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C