Recommended Components Needed When Flat-Towing 2014 GMC Acadia Behind Motorhome
Question:
I am attempting to determine what is needed for an auxiliary brake controller/wiring for a 2015 Fleetwood American Coach Revolution.
asked by: Alan B
Expert Reply:
If you are flat-towing your 2014 GMC Acadia behind your 2015 Fleetwood there are 5 things you will need. You will need base plates for the Acadia, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring for the Acadia for lights, and most states now require a supplemental brake system.
First I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 523149-1. With the hidden brackets, these are virtually invisible when the drawbars are removed.
The tow bar I recommend is the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. This has a quick-disconnect system that lets you easily mount and remove the tow bar.
For safety cables I recommend part # RM-643. These are vinyl-coated coiled cables that help for ground clearance and have a heavy-duty steel hook with spring-loaded latches.
For tail light wiring when flat-towing your Acadia I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring, part # RM-154. When using this system I recommend using fuse bypasses so you do not have to remove the fuses from the fuse holder on your vehicle.
Since you need to remove bypass 3 fuses when flat-towing I recommend part # RM-76517 for one fuse and part # RM76514 for the remaining 2 fuses. These will allow you to just flip the switch from normal to the tow position to override the fuses and you are good to go.
For supplemental brakes I recommend part # RM-9400. this is a proportional system that applies the brakes on your Acadia when you press the brakes on your RV.
A couple of other items I recommend when flat-towing is a stop light switch like part # RM-751221. This activates the monitoring system in the RV to let you know when the brakes in your Acadia are being applied.
I also recommend part # RM-9332. This will connect to the towed vehicles battery and provide power for the braking system.
I have attached links to some helpful articles about flat-towing you can take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Acadia/Enclave/Outlook/Traverse
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- FMX Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - (2) 20-Amp ATC/ATO Fuses
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- ATC/ATO Fuse
- Battery Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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