Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Chevy Traverse

Question:

Im looking at the Roadmaster EZ4 base plate kit # 523174-4 and the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2inch Ball - 6,000 lbs, Code: RM-501 I have a 2015 chevy Traverse. Are they what I need to tow the traverse

asked by: Edward

Helpful Expert Reply:

The base plate kit that your 2015 Chevy Traverse requires is the Roadmaster part # 523175-4 that you mentioned. This will work well with the Stowmaster Tow Bar part # RM-501.

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.

With this you will also need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 to power the system since your batter needs to be disconnected to flat tow.

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.

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.