Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Chevy Traverse Front Wheel Drive  

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Hey Denny, I noticed you said you wanted to flat tow your 2023 Chevy Traverse but you referenced a Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1. Were you wanting to dolly tow or flat tow with all 4 wheels on the ground?

The Roadmaster dolly that you referenced is a great choice for towing if dolly towing is the plan.

Otherwise a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BLU63CR for if you have the lower active aero shutters or part # BLU33XR if you do not have them would be where you'd need to start.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

12/1/2025

Hey Denny, what did you end up deciding for your Traverse—flat towing with the Blue Ox setup or using the Roadmaster dolly? Your update could make it easier for others trying to choose between those two options.