Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500
Question:
I have a 2010 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4wd LTZ. I will be flat towing behind a 2007 Showhauler. It has air brakes. I will need all items to prperly and safely tow the pickup. Please provide your suggestions. Thanks
asked by: Brad M
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 you will need to first start with a base plate kit. For that the most popular option is the Roadmaster # 3154-3.
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. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Blackhawk 2 # RM-422. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. 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. Your RV's air brakes would work just fine with this system.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
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- Diode Kit
- Universal
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
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- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
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- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
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- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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