Is the Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-520 Rated to Tow a 2002 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Vortec 4WD
Question:
Is the Falcon rated to tow a Chevy Tahoe? What additional parts are needed?
asked by: Doug B
Expert Reply:
I did some research on your vehicle, and it looks like the curb weight of your 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe model should be around 5050lbs. This would be under the 6000lb capacity for the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520, but you will also need to make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer hitch are both rated to handle this much weight.
I would also recommend that you double check the actual weight of the vehicle, including whatever gear you choose to carry in it, to make sure that it will definitely be below the 6000lb limit. You could do this at a local truck stop scale. If needed, we do offer the Blackhawk 2 tow bar # RM-422 which has a 10000lb capacity.
In a towing system, you are limited by the lowest capacity in the setup, whether this is on the tow bar, the trailer hitch, or the tow vehicle itself. If any part of your setup has a rating less than the weight of the Tahoe, you will not be able to tow this vehicle without switching out a component, if possible.
To wire the Tahoe to be towed, I recommend using wiring kit # 38955. According to my research, your vehicle should have separate amber turn signal and red tail lights, so the # 38955 kit would utilize your main red light for brake, turn signal, and tail light functions. If you want the amber turn signal lights to function, you would also need tail light converter # 118158 and two additional diodes, part # RM-792.
A magnetic light kit # RM-2120 would be an easy alternative if your motor home is already wired with a 4-Way flat plug.
I would recommend getting the RoadMaster release tool # RM-066, as it makes hooking up and disconnecting with the Falcon 2 much easier.
I am providing some links to additional information, including installation instructions and demonstration videos for the items I referenced that should be helpful for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 7 Round
- 7 Round
- Tow Ready
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Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Tension Release Tool for Roadmaster Tow Bars with Autowlok Buttons
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Release Tool
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Hy-Power Diodes (Qty 2)
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Diodes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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