Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2024 Chevy Colorado behind Motorhome
Question:
Hello. We are purchasing a used 2021 Tiffen Red 38 LL diesel motorhome. We are considering purchasing a 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss Crew 4WD to flat tow behind it. The Colorado has autotrac electronic transfer case two speed. We understand that this truck cab be flat towed. What is the best system to get to flat tow it behind the motorhome ? Also, the Tiffen we are purchasing already has installed on the rear of the motorhome, a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar BX7365. Do you know what base plate will fit with this and can it be easily installed on the above 2024 chevy Colorado ?
asked by: Alban M
Expert Reply:
Hey Alban, since you have a Blue Ox tow bar # BX7365 already and their flat towing setups are really nice and easy to use I would recommend going with a Blue Ox base plate kit like the part # BLU85CR which is a fit for your 2024 Chevy Colorado.
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.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
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