The Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System # RM-9400 that you referenced is among the easiest-to-use supplementary braking systems available for flat-towing. This is one of the components required for legal and safe flat towing and it is shown in the linked video. Most states now require such systems be used for flat towing.
The other items required, base plates, safety cables, tow bar and wiring, are explained in the linked article.
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A great choice for your vehicle is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1616 which is a guaranteed fit, and features a hidden design only exposing the attachment tabs.
For an all terrain tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Sterling # RM-576. This is a non-binding, all terrain tow bar, that comes with safety chains and a 7 way to 6 way cord. Both of which are absolutely essential for flat towing.
To finish your flat tow set up, you'll just need wiring and a braking system. For the wiring, I... view full answer...
I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75051. The towing capacity of this hitch is 3,500 lbs, which gives you 300 lbs of capacity for extra gear on your trailer. If you think you might need more capacity than that, or are planning on carrying more than 300 lbs of gear, a weight distribution system would be needed.
For your situation, I would also recommend the Reese Heavy Duty Round Bar Weight Distribution System, part # RP66540, which will allow your... view full answer...
We can help you with the items needed for flat towing your 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup behind your Coachmen Class C motorhome.
Starting with base plates, you can use Roadmaster Classic kit # 161-2 which has fixed drawbars that cannot be removed, but these do cost less than all other options. This and all other base plates appear on the linked page. I recommend sticking with one brand of base plate and tow bar to eliminate the extra cost and complexity of the adapters you'd need to mix... view full answer...
The plug under the dash you see is likely the OBDII port and you are correct, it is not used to install a brake controller. On your 1996 Chevy S-10 you will need to hardwire in a brake controller.
To do this you will need to start by installing a trailer connector (unless the truck already has one). To start you would install a 4-Way, # HM41115. If the truck already has a 4-Way you can skip this step.
Next you will need 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This provides the 7-Way and... view full answer...
The correct mounting bracket kit for the Westin # 76000 Diamondstep bumper on a 1993 Chevy S-10 is
# 97200. The bumper includes the license plate lamps and has a 3500 lb towing capacity if a trailer ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank is installed in the mounting hole. For a 1-7/8 ball, use # 19256 or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. view full answer...
To add a 7 way trailer connector to your 2002 Chevy S-10 you'll want to use the # ETBC7, which comes with all of the parts needed to install a 7 way using your existing trailer wiring. You will plug your existing 5 way into the 4 way plug on the # ETBC7, and the circuit for the reverse light won't be plugged in, so you'll want to cut that off and connect it to the yellow wire on the # ETBC7. From there, you'll need to run wires to the battery and up to the front of the truck and through... view full answer...
I recommend going with Pollak 50 Amp Type 1 circuit breaker, part # PK54250, for your Larin Hitch Lift on your Chevy S-10 pickup. This circuit breaker is similar to the part you referenced but has a metal housing. This part has a voltage rating of 12 VDC (voltage direct current).
You will want to install the circuit breaker in line between the battery and hitch lift, taking care to install the circuit breaker as close to the battery as possible. view full answer...
Though we do not have any plug and play options available for your 1997 Chevrolet Blazer we do have The 4-Pole Hardwire Kit with Circuit Tester # 18252.
This harness will hardwire into your existing Chevrolet Blazer wiring, the turn and brake signals will be sent along the same wire. The ground wire will run the full length of the vehicle.
I attached an installation video link below. view full answer...
In order to use a Falcon tow bar on your 1986 Chevy S-10, you will need to equip the vehicle with base plates first, see link. The base plates provide the safe and secure attachment point required for the tow bar.
In addition to the tow bar and base plates you will also need safety cables, like # RM-643 and a lighting solution. I recommend a magnetic light kit like # RM-2120 because it is cost effective and easy to set up.
Most states now require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle... view full answer...
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