Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Colorado with a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
Question:
I have a 2016 Chevy Colorado that I need to upfit so I can tow it behind My 1999 Monaco Diplomat. When I purchased the motorhome last summer it came with a Roadmaster Sterling 6000 lb aluminum tow bar #007835. the tow bar came with no wiring or safety cables. I need to figure out correct part numbers and pricing for: 1 the Roadmaster truck adapters, no adaptive cruise. 2 wiring and safety cables. 3 a recommendation for a brake system. The motor home does not have a brake controller in it. 4 what options are there to protect the truck from stone chips. Your thoughts please? Thanks!
asked by: Larry C
Helpful Expert Reply:
First you will need a base plate kit. Since you do not have adaptive cruise control you would wan the part # RM-523182-4 as it has been confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Chevy Colorado.
This will work well with your Roadmaster Sterling part # RM-576. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. This also does not require the tow vehicle to have a brake controller installed.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
For a guard to protect the front of the vehicle while it is being flat towed you would want the Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Rock Guard
- Guardian
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- 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 Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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