Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Sierra Behind a Semi

Published 08/24/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4904)

$606.30

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4904)

$405.36

Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Connector - Trailer End

(123)

$20.58

Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit

(259)

$96.90

Question:

I need an easy on/off solution for a pintle hook to be connected to the back of a semi-tractor in order to tow my car back when going to pick-up a semi truck somewhere. The semi truck is different every time so I need to be able to hook it up and remove it relatively quickly.

asked by: Asif H

Expert Reply:

You will need an entire flat tow setup on your 2012 GMC Sierra in order to do this the right way. Here are the parts I recommend using for this:

- Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7460P (comes with safety cables)
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 for 1500 or # BX1694 for 2500/3500
- Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56101
- Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7
- Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Connector # PK11700
- Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494

The tow bar has a lunette ring to connect to the trucks you'll be picking up, and then you'll cut off the 4-Way from the Hopkins kit to tie the wiring into the 6-Way as well as cutting off the 7-Way from the Roadmaster wiring and replacing that with the Pollak 7-Pole connector which should match what semi trucks have. Then you just need the brake kit for safety and to legally flat tow and you're all set!