Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 11/01/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4697)

$501.24

etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10.5K

(192)

$949.71

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

(3249)

$182.44

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit

(634)

$44.37

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

(385)

$223.05

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

(18)

$213.92

Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

(20)

$1595.95

Curt RVi Series Shadow 2 Flat Tow Brake System - Wireless Monitor - Proportional - Fixed

(9)

$1595.95

Question:

Do they make a hook that goes onto the Blue Ox base plate that would essentialy replace the oem hooks when Im not towing the car.

asked by: Gary

Expert Reply:

No, there is not Gary but congrats on the new truck! All of the baseplates for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 replace the factory tow hooks and none of the manufacturers make a removable arm that can be used in replace of the tow hooks.

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU24TR, you were looking at, is confirmed to fit the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the exception of the ZR2 models. This baseplate is compatible with Blue Ox tow bars and other manufacturer's like Roadmaster, etrailer, and Demco if you use the correct adapter. I have linked an installation video below so you can see how to get it setup.

Here are the rest of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates item # e67ZR

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - item # RM-15267

Battery Disconnect - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle item # RM-766 for a gas engine item # RM93MR for a diesel engine

Supplemental Braking System - Curt RVi Series Shadow 2 Flat Tow Brake System item # RVI94FR for a permanent install or the Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # RVI44FR for a portable system.

Please note you will also need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM-751495 if you go with the permanently installed item # RVI94FR. This makes sure your braking system isn't applying when it's not supposed to.

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.

What kind of motorhome do you have?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
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Gary

11/2/2025

Ok. I picked up a new 2026 Silverado yesterday. I need time purchase the blue ox base plates. There’s 3 different ones on your site at 3 different prices. I am confused to which one I need. Also looking for an installation video so I know how to put them on

Jerred H.

11/2/2025

@Gary Awesome! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU75CR is what you'll need if your 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the ZR2 model. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU24TR, which is listed 2x on our website for some reason, is what you will need for any other model of the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 other than the ZR2 or Limited. That last one item # BLU72HR is a place holder for a pre-order. My guess is they're waiting on Blue Ox to come out with an option that fits the limited. I have linked the installation video we made on the item # BLU24TR below. It's the only one we have. What model is your truck?

Helpful Links

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Gary

11/2/2025

Ok I see you answered my other question to. Thanks

Jerred H.

11/2/2025

@Gary You're welcome.

Gary

11/2/2025

I will be transfering my Air Force braking system to my 2026 1500 high country

Jerred H.

11/3/2025

@Gary We've got a Reinstall Kit for Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System item # SM99226, which contains all of the connection hardware you'll need to reinstall the Air Force One in your new Silverado. Let me know if you need any additional parts. I linked an installation video below we made installing the Demco Air Force item # SM99243 on a 2023 Silverado 1500 so you can see how to get it installed.

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