Recommended Flat Towing System For 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4
Question:
I have a 2016 Chevy 1500 Silverado 4x4. I plan to tow my truck behind a 38 foot diesel pusher Tiffin Phaeton. What tow bar system and components would you recommend? Thanks
asked by: Bobby H
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, I have the parts you need to make flat towing easy.
I recommend you start with the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-3176-3 and use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. You will also need the safety cables # RM-645.
For your wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will give you a clean connection at the front of your truck and allow you to use the factory wiring without issue. I also recommend the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System # RM-766 to give you a simple push button disconnect.
For your braking system, I recommend the Air Force One # SM99243 because your Tiffin Phaeton has air brakes. Using a system designed for air brakes prevents false braking on the toad vehicle. You will also need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751463 for your adjustable pedals.
The final thing you need is a high low adapter. I've attached an article to assist and have linked the page to your options. This will give you a complete kit to flat tow your truck.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
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- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
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- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
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Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
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- 8000 lbs GTW
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
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- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
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- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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