Will Odometer Advance When Flat Towing a 2019 GMC Acadia Denali?
Question:
I am considering the purchase of a 2019 GMC Acadia Denali with adaptive cruise control. We will flat tow the Acadia behind our class A RV I need to know that I can flat tow with the key off in neutral with odometer not adding the towed miles. Will the steering wheel remain unlocked with the key off. Thank you
asked by: Larry H
Expert Reply:
The 2019 GMC Acadia Denali can be flat towed if it is the 3.6L V6. You do not need to be concerned about adding miles while towing. The wheel will remain unlocked with the key off when you follow the instructions for towing outlined in the owners manual.
The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1728 is the base plate kit that I recomend. I recommend the Demco Excali-Bar III Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch # DM9511013-BX for a great fit that includes the safety cables and integrated high low adapter.
For your wiring I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will utilize your factory lights while protecting it. I've attached a video to help further.
For your supplemental braking, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This is a favorite because the system only requires a flip of a switch to go from towing mode to driving mode with no other adjustments required.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates-RV Mount-2" Hitch-10.5K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Fits Curt Base Plates
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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