Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500
Question:
Do I need a Brake-Lite-Relay kit for flat towing a 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500HD?
asked by: RJ S
Expert Reply:
No on a brake-lite-relay kit but you might need a stop light switch, it depends on your truck. I checked with Roadmaster and they said, If the brake lights do not work with your Silverado's ignition key turned to the "tow" position, then you need a brake light switch kit to provide a signal to the supplemental braking system. They recommend using the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM-751000.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 are listed below along with any installation videos we may have:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar item # RM-422 and item # RM-653
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM98VR
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Battery Disconnect Kit - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect item # RM-766 for gas trucks or item # RM93MR for diesel engines
Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables - Double Hook - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 80 Inch Long
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Diesel
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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