Most Economical Options for Flat Towing 1998 Chevrolet Express Van with 2000 Chevrolet Truck
Question:
I was wondering if you had a tow bar and mount to tow a 1998 chevy express van with 2000 chevy truck. Van broke down and my trailer is not wide enough to tow it. Its a one time tow but its a 8 hr trip. Van broke down in PA and I live in OH. its a 3 1/2 hour drive to van then tow back to OH.Any help would be appreciated.
asked by: Manuel R
Expert Reply:
To start, I have included an article which covers the 5 basic components required for flat towing. I will cover each of these for your 1998 Chevrolet Express Van. Since you mention that this will most likely be for one time use, I will offer the most economical options available.
1) Tow Bar - RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. This tow bar has a 6,000 lb capacity and works with all Roadmaster vehicle-specific base plates, EZ, MS, MX, XL and standard.
2) Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 3106-1 for 2500 and 3500.
3) Safety Cables - RoadMaster 68 Inch Single Hook Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643.
4) Tow Bar Wiring - Optronics Magnetic LED Tow Lights, # TLL21RK, are an easy, cost-effective option for lighting.
5) Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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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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Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit - Weatherproof - Red Lens - 20' Wiring Harness - Qty 2
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit - Weatherproof - Red Lens - 20' Wiring Harness - Qty 2
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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