Procedures and Requirements to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

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Owners manual requires pulling fuses. What is left active? Can I just activate a module vs pulling many fuses?

asked by: Bob

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According to the owner's manual for your 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, the F15 (02 sensor), F23 (Windshield washer/
Rear windows), F26 (Transmission), and F27 (Blank) fuses must be pulled while being towed to eliminate battery drain. All of the other vehicle functions will remain on and in working order but the above items are not needed while being towed. In order to eliminate physically pulling the fuses each time you tow your vehicle, you can install the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle part # RM76512. You will need two bypasses to cut power to all four switches.

It is also important to note that if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it cannot be dinghy towed with four wheels down. If you have an automatic transmission then your vehicle must be towed using a tow dolly such as the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Self-Steering Wheels and Electric Brakes part # RM-2050-1. The Roadmaster Tow Dolly has electronic brake's which makes stopping with the vehicle attached safe/easy. I have attached a video of this tow dolly being used to dolly tow a similar 2016 Chevy Cruze for you as well.

If you have a manual transmission then the vehicle can be flat towed with all four wheels down and for this you would need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, supplemental braking system, wiring harness, and possible high-low adapter. I have attached my recommendations for each of the following items for you below.

Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit part # RM-523190-5

Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520

Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643

Wiring Harness: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267

Braking System: Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR

Accessory: 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332 (For Braking System)

Accessory: Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751487

High-Low Adapter: See Article and Linked Selection

I have attached several review and installation videos of the following products for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Nancy D.

4/23/2024

can a 2015 Chevy Cruse manual transmission be used for towing behind RV? Can the stealth break system be used?

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Answer 1

To bypass the fuses in your 2017 Chevy Cruze while being flat towed, you need TWO of Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle #RM76512. These mini-fuse bypass switches allow you to bypass the 20-amp mini fuses and use a switch to…

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Answer 2

Unless the 3rd brake light on your 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is activated by one of your side tail lights, the Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit #154-792-118158 will only activate the tail lights on the left and right side of your Cruze. I have…

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Answer 3

To add taillights without splicing into the wiring of your 2016 Chevrolet Cruze while towing it you will need a removable kit like the Optronics Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights #TL21RK. The lights connect to the Cruze magnetically and the 20 feet of…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2011 Chevy Cruze and on page 10-88 it states that it can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground.

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Answer 6

We do offer a sealant that will work on fiberglass, but the part #49329 that you referenced is not designed for it. Instead I would recommend the TremPro 644 Silicone Sealant #0160297 as it has been confirmed to work on fiberglass.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

For the 2012 Chevy Cruze it looks like there are base plates for various models. If your 2LT does not have fog lights and is not an RS model then I recommend the Roadmaster base plates #523168-1. If you have an Eco model with active air shutter…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 12

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