Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/19/2024
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I am getting a Silverado 1500 ZR2 with the AEV front bumper and looking to flat tow it behind our motorhome. Do you have any recommendations on tow bar attachments? It looks like there is not a baseplate for the AEV bumper? Would an attachment to the tow hooks work?
asked by: Jeff B
Expert Reply:
Congrats on the new truck! I can help you with the rest of the parts you would need to flat tow your Silverado but I have no information on whether you can flat tow with an AEV front bumper or what you would even use. Their website doesn't even have the bumpers or any technical information listed for your truck. You'll need to contact them directly. I do agree nothing we have is going to be compatible with it and that's all I can confidently tell you.
Here are the rest of the parts you will need to flat tow a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7420
Battery Disconnect - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch item # RM-766
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes and the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM-751495
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
- Blue Ox
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: base plate for tow bar
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Q&A: What Blue Ox Base Plate Fits a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country Diesel?
- Video: Setting Up Your Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Q&A: Replacement Fresh Water Inlet for 2000 Newmar Dutch Star RV
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: 12V RV LED Puck Light - Recessed - 5-3/4" Diameter - Bright White
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Search Results: 58984
- Search Results: rm766
- Search Results: blue ox patriot
- Search Results: rm 8700
- Video: Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit Installation - 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
- Shop: Replacement 3-Way Diverter Valve Assembly for B&B Nautilus P1/P2.5 Panels - 1/2" MPT
- Shop: Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Q&A: Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver & Wiring 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Without Factory Tow Package
- Search Results: tow bar
- Search Results: rm15267
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 With Blue Ox Setup and Demco Air Force One
- Q&A: Replacement Jack that Fits the Weld On Mounting Bracket for Fulton F2 Jacks
- Q&A: Will Parkit360 Force Electric Trailer Dolly Work On An Incline?
- Q&A: Torque Value for Tow Bar Bolts
- Article: Tow Dolly vs Flat Towing vs Trailer Towing
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: Can You Flat Tow a 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?
Jerred H.
2/17/2026
Hey, were you able to get any guidance from AEV about flat towing your Silverado with that front bumper? Knowing what they said could help others trying to tow the same setup. Your update might point future ZR2 owners in the right direction.