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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT with All Wheel Drive AWD
  • The 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD can be flat towed by using a transmission lube pump from Remco Towing. You will also need base plates, a tow bar, safety chains, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster XL base plates, # 199-5. These base plates are compatible with numerous Roadmaster tow bars and the draw bars can be removed when not towing the vehicle. For a compatible tow bar, I recommend the RoadMaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-422....
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  • Recommended Custom Towing Mirrors For A 2023 Cadillac Escalade
  • I recommend installing the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS49NQ onto your 2023 Cadillac Escalade. These towing mirrors will snap over the backs of your factory side-view mirrors and will extend your line of sight. These mirrors have a custom design that will match the contour of your existing mirrors, which will prevent vibration and wind noise and will provide a secure fit for your vehicle. The mirrors have a tool-free installation and removal with no hardware needed. The...
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  • Parts to Convert From 12 Inch Hydraulic to Electric Trailer Brakes
  • Thanks so much for the photos as they were very helpful; they show your trailer's drums are 12 inches in diameter, and that you do have a 5-bolt brake mounting flange. To switch from hydraulic to electric trailer brakes you are correct you would be able to use your current coupler as well as drums, and we do have the parts needed for you to switch, which are the following: - Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA -...
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  • Converting to Electric Over Hydraulic Drum Brakes for Boat Trailer
  • In order to apply the brakes on your boat trailer while backing up, we have a kit that includes the electric over hydraulic actuator, breakaway kit and 7-way wiring, HydraStar # HS381-9066. I've included a link to a video review of this product for you to take a look at.
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  • Correct Hub Assembly for Dexter 8-258 Hub and 13-Inch Wheels
  • With axle 8-258, your bearings are either # L44643 or # L44649. # L44643 bearings have an inner diameter of 1 inch, while bearings # L44649 have an inner diameter of 1.063 inches. You can locate the bearing numbers on the bearings themselves, or you can measure the diameter using the image I've attached. We offer two hub assembly kits with # L44643 bearings. Item # 8-258BTUC1 is the standard hub assembly kit, which includes lug nuts, inner bearings and race, outer bearings and race, grease...
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  • What Parts Are Needed to Install Redarc Tow-Pro Elite in 2005 Cadillac Escalade With Tow Package
  • For your 2005 Cadillac Escalade with the factory tow package - which means you have the factory 7-way - there are only two parts you need, the brake controller and plug-in wiring harness. The only parts required are the following: - Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR - Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers # 3015-S
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  • Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2020 Cadillac Escalade
  • I recommend installing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523179-5 on your 2020 Cadillac Escalade. This will require cutting 3 holes in the lower fascia of your front bumper for the mechanical and electrical connections. The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 is their best selling tow bar. The aluminum and stainless steel construction provides for superior corrosion resistance over several years of use. You may need a High-Low adapter like the...
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer with Brakes Using a 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  • In order to tow a trailer with a 2002 Cadillac Escalade you will need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, ball mount/hitch ball, and if the trailer has brakes a brake controller. It sounds like you might already have a trailer hitch but if not or you are looking to upgrade I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 14080 which offers super easy bolt-on installation and has the highest rating available, class IV. For the trailer wiring harness, we have a great plug-in play...
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  • Best Parts for Flat Towing a 2023 Cadillac Escalade
  • The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU34GR is a great option for your 2023 Cadillac Escalade! Here are the other parts I recommend using to flat tow your vehicle: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU34GR - Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-677 - Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2 - Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766 - Brake System # DM26VR for motorhome air brakes, or part # DM86VR for motorhome hydraulic brakes - High-Low Adapter (see attached article - Blue Ox bracket height is...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Cadillac Escalade
  • Along with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1716 and the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 there are a couple more parts you need in order to safely flat tow your 2016 Cadillac Escalade. Since the Alpha comes with safety chains we can check that off the list but you will also need a wiring kit in order to activate your Escalade's brake lights and turn signals. For that the best option is the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267, or you can simply add magnetic...
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  • Recommended Items Needed for Flat Towing a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Behind a Class C Motorhome
  • Your owners manual recommends to only flat tow four-wheel-drive vehicles with a two-speed transfer case that have an N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low (4n) setting. Please check your owners manual and see what other procedures need to be followed for flat towing your Cadillac Escalade ESV. If you determine you can flat tow your 2015 Cadillac Escalade you will need the following items: base plate kit, tow bar, a set of safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. My...
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