What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevy Suburban with a Reese Tow Bar
Question:
Hi, I am trying to determine what parts I will need to flat tow my 2000 Chev Suburaban 5000 lbs. I do desire to tow at roughly 55mph. I am having a difficult time determining what equipment I need on the tow vehicle to attach connect to the tow bar. The tow bar that I have appears to have the same connection ends as your reese. models. Thank you
asked by: Josh
Expert Reply:
There are several components you will need to flat tow your 2000 Chevy Suburban. But before we get into that you should check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine if there are any restrictions on your vehicle being flat-towed.
If you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle you would be good to go, if you have a 2 wheel drive vehicle you would need to install a lube pump from my research. If your vehicle is all wheel drive then you would need to borrow or rent a trailer as there is no option for flat towing your vehicle.
The first thing you are going to need is a set of base plates for your vehicle. For that I recommend you get Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 131-17. Now since you have a Reese tow bar you will need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter # RM-025 to adapt to the Roadmaster base plates.
Next, you will need a set of quick disconnects # RM-201. These are required with the # RM-025.
Now you will need some safety cables if you do not have some already. I recommend coiled safety cables like our # RM-643.
If you do have the Tow Ready Tow Bar # 63180 you would be limited to 45 miles per hour as the top speed. You would not be able to go 55 mph like you said you were interested in doing.
I attached an FAQ on how to pick out the correct wiring kit for you to check out also.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
more information >
Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter for Tow Ready Tow Bar - Replacement Crossbar for Tracker Tow Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Drawtite to Roadmaster
- Roadmaster
more information >
Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter for Tow Ready Tow Bar - Replacement Crossbar for Tracker Tow Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Drawtite to Roadmaster
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Article: Roadmaster Vehicle Specific Base Plates
- Article: Must-Have Flat Towing Components
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Recommended Flat Tow Set-up For 2003 Honda CR-V
- Q&A: Which is Better Roadmaster or Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Q&A: Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 1994 Geo Tracker
- Q&A: What is the Measured Distance Between the Attachment Points for the Tow Bar on the Tow Ready Adapter
- Q&A: Base Plates, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, and Wiring to Flat Tow 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5
- Q&A: What is the Distance of the Mounting Bracket Bolt Holes
- Q&A: Can a Curt Tow Bar be Adapted to Fit Roadmaster EZ Base Plates on a 2007 Toyota Yaris
- Article: Can You Flat Tow a Ford Ranger
- Article: Tow Bar Wiring: Which Wiring Kit is for You?
- Article: Base Plate Adapter Table
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler