Can Rock Guard be Used in Front of 2019 Chevy Colorado Being Flat Towed
Question:
Have read that you cannot use a shield in front of a Chevy Colorado, lack of air may damage transmission. Do you know anything regarding this?
asked by: Ralph W
Helpful Expert Reply:
I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2019 Chevy Colorado and on page 315 of the online version it states "Use of a shield mounted in front of the vehicle grille guard could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission ... If using a shield, only use one that attaches to the towing vehicle."
Due to this I strongly recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 which has a mesh screen to protect the front of your Colorado and still provide air to flow through, as you can see by the accompanying photo.
The Tow Defender # RM-4750 will fit all Roadmaster motorhome-mounted tow bars such as the Roadmaster Nighthawk # RM-677, along with Demco tow bars like the Demco Excali-Bar Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511013 so long as your Colorado has Demco base plates like the Demco # DM9519319, and Blue Ox tow bars so long as your Colorado has Blue Ox base plates.
I've added links to a couple video reviews of the Roadmaster Tow Defender # RM-4750 for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Demco
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Protective Screening
- Tow Defender
- Roadmaster
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