Recommended Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Chevy Colorado
Question:
I want to get everything I need to flat tow my 2016 Chevy Colorado. Blue Ox base plate, patriot brake system, tow arm and wiring for the lights. THank You
asked by: Ken G
Expert Reply:
We can help you with everything you'll need for safe and legal flat towing of your 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The essential items include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, base plates and a supplementary braking system for the towed vehicle. Often a wiring extension and a high/low adapter are also required. The linked article covers each of these in detail.
Blue Ox offers base plate kit # BLU93FR that fits the 4WD 2016 Chevy Colorado with or without the Adaptive Cruise Control feature. As with all base plates for your truck some minor trimming of the air dam is also needed.
I suggest the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 since it includes the necessary safety cables.
For a lighting kit I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will require splicing into your vehicle's wiring, but is a fairly simple installation.
Since your Colorado requires the battery to be disconnected to flat tow you can install the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System # RM-766 to make it as simple as flipping a switch.
Blue Ox's Patriot braking system # BLU37TR is among the easiest to set-up and use and it is fully portable. This proportional system slows your towed vehicle in direct proportion to the braking action in the motorhome.
For a high/low adapter you can use the linked page to see all such items like # BLU34TR which provides 4-inches of rise or drop to keep your tow bar level, or within 3-inches of level at a minimum.
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Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Trailers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
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- Coiled Cord
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit - Bulb and Socket
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Bulb and Socket Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
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- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
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- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
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Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit - Bulb and Socket
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Bulb and Socket Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Blue Ox
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