Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1989 Toyota Pickup 2WD and 2010 Chevy Traverse AWD
Question:
I have an 89 Toyota pickup, 2 wheel drive but its a dually. What tow setup do you recommend? Im also looking to tow a 2010 traverse awd
asked by: John S
Expert Reply:
We do have parts needed to flat tow your 1989 Toyota 2WD pickup that is a dually with the base plate kit part # 1117-1 that you referenced as the correct fit. Then for the 2010 Chevy Traverse the correct kit is the part # 523149-1. The rest of the parts needed are not vehicle specific so they can either be used on either vehicle interchangeable or if they are permanent install kits like wiring would fit both but you'd need two kits.
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 Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
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.
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.
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Base Plates
- Fixed Drawbars
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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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
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
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- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
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- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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