Recommended Complete Flat Towing System for a 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
Question:
I'm looking to purchase a 2016-2018 Silverado 1500 and want to flat tow it behind my motorhome. Can you give me the list of parts you recommend for that?
asked by: Rod
Expert Reply:
For your 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado, lets start your flat towing set-up with base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-3176-3 which is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. I recommend using the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 to give you the wiring connection, safety cables, and even LED lights for visibility. You may want to add a hitch lock like # e98880 to secure your investment and use a cover like # RM-055-3 for storage.
Then for your vehicle wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152 which will use diodes to protect your vehicle electronics while utilizing the wiring. I also recommend using the Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System # RM-766 and the charge line kit for your vehicle battery # RM-156-25 to maintain your battery while towing.
For your supplemental braking system, I recommend the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. This system only needs adjusting at installation and then becomes plug and play. It is out of sight thus out of mind, but it is also highly reliable and a favorite for our installers. You will also need a stop light switch so your RV monitoring system alerts when your tow vehicle brakes are being applied. If you have adjustable pedals you will use # RM-751463 if you have non-adjustable pedals, then you will use # RM-751488.
The final component you need is a high-low adapter. This is a specific fit for each motorhome and vehicle combination, so you will need to measure for fit. I've attached an article to assist and have also linked the page to your options. I've also attached some videos of these products to help.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Covers and Storage
- Tow Bar Cover
- Sterling
- Eagle
- Falcon
- Blackhawk
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- 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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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 Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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