Parts for Flat Towing 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD and Does Key Get Removed

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2009 Silverado 4X4 LT do I or can I take key out of ignition after putting transfer case in neutral for flat Towing and shifter in park? Or do I just turn off . Im afraid of locking steering wheel and if I dont turn key off dash is lit with key on dont want to kill battery. If I unhook battery have to reset clock every time

asked by: Ron

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I used a search engine to look up the online owner's manual for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 4WD and it states on page 4-47, after shifting the transfer case in neutral and releasing the parking brake to "Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key - the steering wheel will still turn." Here are the parts you will need to flat tow your 2009 Silverado 1500:

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3154-3
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Supplemental Braking System: SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
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- If your motor home has air brakes: SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243

You may also need a high-low adapter in order to keep your Silverado level, and I've added a link to a help article which shows you how to determine if you need an adapter, as well as a link to our selection of adapters. Additionally, I have added links to instruction manuals, video reviews and installations for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The first thing you need to flat tow your 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #3154-3 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and…

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Answer 2

To flat tow your 2013 Chevy Silverado you'll need a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you listed below: Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster…

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Answer 3

Hopefully my dog doesn't eat it. In addition to the tow bar, supplemental braking, and wiring you also need a base plate kit and likely a high-low adapter to tow your 2009 Chevy Silverado. Since you're towing a full size truck you want a tow…

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Answer 4

To flat tow your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 you will need to first start with a base plate kit. For that the most popular option is the Roadmaster #3154-3. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables,…

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Answer 5

I do have a list of parts needed to flat-tow a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 but guidelines will be outlined in the owner's manual so I encourage you to look here for yourself. Generally speaking, 4WD models are good to go as is but 2WD models require the…

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Answer 6

The best base plate kit for your 2009 Sierra 1500 is going to be the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item #3154-3. This kit is custom fit and built specifically for the Sierra 1500's. The removable arms will keep your front end as close…

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Answer 7

The information you seek is in the recreational towing section of the owner's manual for the 2011 Chevy Silverado: Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four-wheel drive vehicle: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can flat tow a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4. Only the 4x4 models can be flat towed with all wheels on the ground. The 2-wheel drive models cannot be flat towed and would have to be put on a trailer. But since you have a 4x4 you don't…

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Answer 9

In order to flat tow a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado you will need base plates, a tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, and safety cables. In some states a supplemental braking system is also needed though this is not a required component. I have attached…

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Answer 10

With the Roadmaster Sterling, part #RM-576, I recommend the MX kit, part #3154-3, for a base plate kit that fits your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The safety cables of the Sterling won't fit with these but you can attach the cables somewhere else on…

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Answer 11

To flat tow your vehicle, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring solution so that the truck taillights work in conjunction with those of the tow vehicle, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter. For Blue…

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Answer 12

You are correct that the 2011 GMC Yukon 4x4 with single speed transfer case cannot be flat towed as is. I've attached a photo of the pages from the owners manual to assist. It is logical to think because the 2 speed transfer case models can be…

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