Can 2018 Chevy Colorado 2 Wheel Drive Be Flat Towed Behind RV

Question:

2 wheel drive chev colorado . can it be flat towed with drive shaft divider. thanks

asked by: Craig B

Expert Reply:

For your 2018 Chevy Colorado that is 2 wheel drive you can flat tow the vehicle but depending on your engine size and transmission type is the type of modification you'll need to make. If you have a manual transmission 4 cylinder or the 8 speed transmission (either engine size) you'll need a drive shaft disconnect. If you have any other transmission or engine size configuration you'll need a lube pump installed in the transmission. We don't carry either of these products but we do have everything else you'd need to flat tow the vehicle.

For a base plate kit you'd want the part # RM-523182-5 which provides the connection for the tow bar to attach to and installs to the truck frame.

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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.