Best Way To Flat Tow A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 Wheels Down
Question:
Can I tow a 2015 Chevy 1500 behind my RV?
asked by: Chet
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you to tow your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 behind your RV however, the vehicle must be 4 wheel drive in order to be flat towed with 4 wheels down. Additionally, your vehicle must be equipped with a two-speed transfer case. Please refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for a list of all flat towing requirements.
You will need these items in order to flat tow the vehicle with 4 wheels down , a base plate kit, tow bar, brake light harness, safety cables, and supplementary braking system. I have attached below my recommendations for the following items:
Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # RM-3176-1
The Roadmaster kit features a removable arm system that allows for a greater aesthetic appearance while not towing.
Tow Bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 part # RM-422
The Roadmaster BlackHawk features a self aligning design to stabilize the dinghy while towing in addition to a folding arm option for ample storage.
Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook part # RM-643
Brake Light Harness: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 & Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch part # RM-766.
Supplemental Braking System: Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR, 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332, & Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751466.
Additionally, you will need to consider a high-low adapter if the middle of your base plate is not within 3" of the top of the hitch receiver on your RV. I have attached a help article to further illustrate this process.
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 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 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 Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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