Can a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 be Flat Towed/Parts Needed to Flat Tow
Question:
Can this vehicle be flat towed without modifying anything?? if I do flat tow it will it harm my vehicle
asked by: Rick P
Expert Reply:
I did some checking on your vehicle and your 2015 Chevy Silverado with 5.3 V8 4x4 is flat-towable as-is without speed restrictions.
You will need to check the owners manual of your truck for the full procedures on this.
For a base plate kit the part # DM9518200 is a confirmed fit for your truck and would work well with the Demco Excali-Bar III tow bar part # DM9511013.
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. They Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 is a favorite of ours. Once it's installed the only setup you need to do each time you tow is to turn it on. It's a proportional system which means it 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.
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.
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Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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