Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2017 GMC Terrain for Use with Falcon

Updated 10/15/2024 | Published 10/14/2024

Question:

i have a roadmaster falcon 2 tow bar i an towing a 2017 gmc terrain i know i need the baseplates for that vehicle and thst you sell a couple can you recommend the easiest to install on i ghink there are some adapters needed as well also what else will i need for brakes and lights Ken

asked by: Ken S

Falcon Tow Bar
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Expert Reply:

Hey Ken, for your 2017 GMC Terrain the best Roadmaster base plate kit to use is the part # RM-523184-5. This is the easiest to use option over the similar crossbar style.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Ken

10/15/2024

can you gove me a suggestion on what i need for the brake setup and lights for the terrain

Jameson C.

10/15/2024

@Ken The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.