Parts Needed For Flat Towing A 2024 GMC Canyon WT4

Question:

Hello there! Just bought a 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 that I am going to be towing behind a 2021 Coachman Leprechaun with the 7.3 V8 Gas engine. This vehicle replaces my Kia Soul and were trying to figure out what we need to make our new tow behind safe to transport. Beings the pickup is heavier, I was lookin at Blue Ox BX4370 Ascent Aluminum Tow Bar 7,500 lbs and wondered what your thoughts were about that tow bar? Ive also been told that I will need a battery disconnect switch and maybe some diodes to allow the the Blue Ox wiring harness to work correctly with the LED rear lights. We will be utilizing an RVI Brake 3 system as well. Any recommendations on equipment and/or procedures to make this a safe viable tow behind would greatly be appreciated. Thanks! Brett

asked by: Brett H

Expert Reply:

Hey Brett, congrats on the new truck. I can definitely help with this.

The Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4370 is a great choice for pulling your new 2024 GMC Canyon. The 2024 Canyon has a curb weight of 4,670 lbs, so the 7,500 lb rating will be more than enough. The Ascent tow bar has aluminum arms which make it lightweight and durable. Here is a full list of the parts I recommend for flat towing your vehicle:

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU85CR

- Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs # BX4370

- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267

- Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas # RM-766

That will cover all of the main components. The diode kit and will be permanently installed on the truck. When you are ready to tow you will be able to hook up, plug in and go. This will all be compatible with the RVI system you mentioned, although we do not carry the RVI here. I recommend using the Demco # SM99251 instead, but it is totally up to you and your preference. I just like the durability and convenience of the Demco system.

Keep in mind that the battery disconnect is a requirement, and one disconnect is needed for each starter battery. You may also need a drop hitch like part # BLU28XR to compensate for any height differences between the base plate arms and the hitch on your RV.

You will find install videos for these parts linked below. Feel free to reach out if there is anything else I can do for you.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Brett

6/27/2024

Thanks for your response. I'm trying to find a checklist of the process to go thru, in order to flat tow my GMC canyon. But not finding anything out there. There appears to be a lot more steps to go thru vs our current flat tow setup. And I certainly don't want to mess anything up. I have gone thru the manual and wrote down what I think the steps should be and in what order, but I'm not a 100% confident with my process. Is there a source out there to confirm my checklist? One of the steps is to put the vehicle in accessory mode before disconnecting the power. Can I be confident that the steering wheel will remain unlocked until power is connected again? Thanks! Brett

Jesse M.

6/27/2024

@Brett The owners manual or a GMC dealership will be your best source of info for this. There is no other "checklist" other than the steps listed in the manual. As long as you closely follow these steps you will be good to go. The same goes for all of the flat tow gear. Just go slowly and carefully follow the instructions. If steps are followed correctly you will not have to worry about the steering wheel unlocking. If you want to be 100% sure I suggest you run that question by a GMC dealership.