Can 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport be Towed Behind Motorhome
Question:
Hi I also wanted to know if this Captiva is towable behind my Class C V. Thank you,
asked by: Millie
Expert Reply:
I did some checking and it looks like your 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport is flat-towable behind your RV. You'll need to follow all outlined instructions for thits in the owners manual of the vehicle.
First thing you need is a base plate kit installed on your 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport which for that you'd want the Roadmaster part # 3151-1A which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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