Recommended System to Flat Tow (Dinghy Tow) a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 with Automatic Transmission

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can a 2005 chev 1500 truck with auto be dinghy tow

asked by: Wayne B

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If your 2005 Chevy 1500 is 2WD then it can only be dinghy towed using a lube pump which is fairly expensive and when you add labor, makes it not so great an option. However, if you have the 4WD, then it can be towed and we do have all the parts you need to do so.

If you have the 2005 Silverado 1500 with 4WD then I recommend the following for your complete system:

For 1500 HD, the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3115-3 or 1500 LD # 199-11.
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520
RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

Finally, you will need a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to assist. Let me know if you have any questions about these recommendations. I've attached videos to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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