Recommended Blue Ox Flat Towing Set-Up for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Question:

What is the best flat tow system to use with my new 2015 Chevy Colorado - the towed vehicle

asked by: James H

Expert Reply:

Our installers really like the Blue Ox flat towing gear for its consistently good fits and reliable performance. And in general if you stick with one brand for your base plates and tow bar you can avoid the complication and expense of the adapters needed when you mix parts from different manufacturers.

We offer the Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1721 for your 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. This features easily removable draw bars. With these I recommend the Alpha motor-home-mount tow bar # BX7380 since it includes the required safety cables. For a lighting solution you can go cost-effective and easy-to-install with a magnetic kit like # TL21RK from Optronics or you can do a more permanent install using Roadmaster bulb and socket kit # RM-155. Both of these avoid cutting into your truck's wiring.

Last, the Blue Ox Patriot wireless, portable braking system # BLU37TR will handle the job of slowing the Colorado in proportion to the motor home. This system is the easiest to set-up and install. Add the Brake Claw # BRK2512 and you're all set. All of these Blue Ox products are made in the USA.

Some flat towing applications require a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. The linked page shows you a variety of such adapters, like # RM-048-8, which provides 8-inches of rise or drop. If you need a wiring extension to connect the truck and MH you can use the other link provided.

An article on flat towing is linked for your reference.