Items Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Behind Class C Motorhome
Question:
I have class c motorhome I need a tow bar and hardware to fit 2013 chevy silverado 1500 that I will tow. Can u give me idea what this will cost for my setup Thanks
asked by: Wayne
Expert Reply:
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Safe and legal flat towing requires a few items, including a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of some kind and a braking system and base plates on the towed vehicle. Also a high/low hitch adapter often comes into play too, which can help you get the tow bar close to level (important for good performance). You can refer to the linked articles on flat towing for more on each of these items.
Let's start with base plates for the 1500. I recommend the Blue Ox kit # BX1674 because the arms lock in place without clips that can get lost. With these I suggest their Alpha tow bar # BX7380 which includes the required safety cables, saving you that expense.
For a lighting kit the easiest option is a set of magnetic lights like # TL21RK but if you want a permanent installation you could use a diode kit instead, like # RM-154.
For a supplemental braking system for the truck there is no product I recommend more than the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, which offers reliable, convenient wireless operation and which is fully portable between vehicles.
Finally for a high/low hitch adapter you can use the linked page to select one such as # BLU34TR.
Pricing will appear on each item page.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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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
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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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
- Blue Ox
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