Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2020 Buick Envision
Question:
Just read your article on flat towing the 2018 Buick Envision. Could you modify that to reflect the needs for a 2020 Envision, please? I think Id like to start with the Roadmaster 523196-4 baseplate. Will that unit accept other than Roadmaster tow bars? Blue Ox? Thanks,
asked by: Mark L
Expert Reply:
I can definitely help you out with a flat towing setup for your 2020 Buick Envision!
You can definitely use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 523196-4 with the Adapter # RM-033 so that the base plate kit is compatible with a Blue Ox tow bar, but in all honesty it would be much easier to use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523196-5 with the Adapter Kit # BX88185 instead because you don't have a whole bar that you need to use as an adapter.
I'm guessing that you already have a Blue Ox tow bar but if you don't already have one and that's the direction you are wanting to go then I recommend the Ascent Tow Bar # BX4370 which uses non-binding latches and comes with safety cables.
Then for wiring you can use the same Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 along with 2 of the Fuse Bypass Switch # RM76512 for the fuses in locations 29 and 32 in your instrument panel fuse box. The Fuse Bypass Switch means that you just have to flip a switch to disconnect your fuses instead of having to physically remove your fuses each time you flat tow your Envision.
To complete your towing setup you also need a supplemental braking system. The Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 mentioned in the article you referenced is a great option as long as your motorhome has hydraulic brakes. If your motorhome has air brakes though you need the Air Force One # SM99243 instead which is essentially the air brake version of the DUO.
A lot of flat towing setups might require the use of a high-low adapter to keep the tow bar level while towing a vehicle. I have linked a helpful article for you to reference to see if this applies to you. If it does then I have also linked our selection of adapters for you to filter through.
Also be sure to reference your copy of the owner's manual for any specific flat towing operations.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 7500 lbs
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Blue Ox to Roadmaster
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Adapter for Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Blue Ox to Roadmaster
- Demco to Roadmaster
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle - (2) 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuses
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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