Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2025 GMC Canyon

Updated 06/30/2025 | Published 06/02/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

(751)

$954.80

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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$1486.01

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4611)

$607.82

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3183)

$179.62

Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas Only

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$227.78

Question:

Hi, Jameson. I need help with getting the proper equipment to set up a 2025 GMC canyon for flat tow behind a motorhome. Well I'll be towing behind a school bus but same thing. I need everything wiring on GMC truck side, the tow bar ( I like the blue ox avail because I've seen it mentioned it was longer) my situation would need longer tow bar I think. I need a patriot or brake buddy I would love to have electrical harness that's easy wire plug in your if possible as I hate the idea of cutting a new vehicle working harness. Ok you know more than I do please help. Thanks in advance.

asked by: steven

Expert Reply:

Hey Steven, yeah the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 is a really solid tow bar and would work great for you. The correct base plate kit for a 2025 GMC Canyon would be the Blue Ox part # BLU85CR.

For braking the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR is a really great option as well.

For wiring I wish there was an easier solution but only option currently is a diode kit like the Roadmaster part # RM-15267 which does require some splicing into the vehicle wiring but it's still best option as there isn't a plug and play option for your vehicle at this time. You will also need the battery disconnect part # RM-766 as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Steven

6/2/2025

Jameson thank you for putting all that together for me it'd taken me a lot longer I'm sure professionalism always speeds things up. I'll have to brush up on my wiring skills I guess.

Jameson C.

6/2/2025

@Steven Glad to help! I attached a link to a page that has an install video on a 24 Canyon using a similar diode kit that would walk you through the entire process.

Helpful Links

tv-install-blue-ox-flat-tow-4-diode-tail-light-wiring-kit-2024-gmc-canyon-bx8848.aspx

Steven

6/3/2025

@JamesonC I was wondering if there are any draw backs to using an installed, stealth, or invisible breaking system with either my towed vehicle 2025 GMC canyon or my motorhome / school bus with air brakes. Instead of using the blue ox Patriot breaking system. Is it difficult to install a stealth type breaking system ??

Jameson C.

6/3/2025

@Steven The initial install is a bit more involved but once that's done it's a lot simpler since you don't have to move anything in and out of the tow vehicle. The easiest to install and best performing option would be the Demco Stay In Play part # DM86VR if you decide to go that route.

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Steven

6/11/2025

Hi Jameson, I'm looking at a curt #52108 plug and play 4 way connector on the Internet and in auto stores that says it fits my 2025 GMC canyon and includes the block diodes with t plug connectors to connect my RV to my toad vehicle to operate it's tail, brake, turn lights without splicing any wires which of course I would ENJOY but here at e trailer it says this plug does not fit my vehicle in wondering why ? Of course I don't want to use something that's wrong but of course simplicity is nice. Thanks in advance. Curt #52108

Jameson C.

6/11/2025

@Steven The Curt 52108 does fit your 2025 GM Canyon and gives you a plug and play lighting solution. Strange that we don't carry it as we do carry Curt harnesses typically.