Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 or 2013 Buick Enclave
Question:
Hi, Can the 2012 or 2013 Buick Enclave be flat towed?
asked by: Ted
Helpful Expert Reply:
According to the online version of the owner's manual for the 2012 and 2013 Buick Enclave, it can indeed be flat towed behind an RV with all 4 wheels on the ground. I highly recommend verifying this information in your copy of the manual as well as reading through any guidelines or restrictions when it comes to flat towing. In the owner's manual this section is listed under "Recreational Vehicle Towing".
In order to tow your Buick Enclave you will need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and likely a high-low adapter.
Starting with the base plates I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit # 523149-1 as long as your vehicle doesn't have a brush guard. This kit features a hidden bracket design to provide a sleek look when you aren't towing and its custom design allows for a simple installation on your Enclave.
For a compatible tow bar that will work great with your vehicle I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain # RM-522. This non-binding tow bars allows for easy hookup even on unlevel ground and its exra-long telescoping arms provide better maneuverability on the road. For safety cables you can use # RM-643
Then for a lighting solution I like the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56106 that will plug right into factory ports at the vehicle tail lights. This will give you the needed signal lights for flat towing. Since fuses need to be pulled on your Enclave for flat towing (check your manual for the specific fuses) I recommend adding the Fuse Bypasses # RM-76517 and # RM76511 to help simplify this process.
For supplemental braking I highly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. This is an excellent proportional system that will activate the Enclave's brakes at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in the RV. After the initial installation it requires very little attention as you transition from flat towing to every day driving (and vice versa).
Finally, you will likely need a high-low adapter in order to keep the tow bar in the "Safety Zone" (3 inches above or below level). I have attached an article that explains how to choose the best one for your setup, along with a link that will take you to our available selection. I have also included videos and instructions on the products mentioned that you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - 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
- 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 FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- FMX Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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