Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2
Question:
What do I need to flat tow a Chevy Colorado ZR2? I already have a road master falcon 5250 tow bar. Would installing a diode kit void the warranty?
asked by: Dennis
Expert Reply:
In order to flat tow your 2019 Chevy Colorado you will need a tow bar (which you already have), base plates, tow bar wiring, safety cables, a supplemental braking system and a high/low adapter. I've gone ahead and put together a quick list of the parts we recommend in each category below.
Base Plates: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523182-5 (compatible with your Roadmaster Falcon # RM-520 or # RM-525 tow bar without a base plate adapter)
Safety Cables: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 (since your tow bar does not have them integrated)
Supplemental Braking: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR
Tow Bar Wiring: Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector # TL21RK (in order to avoid any issues potentially voiding the existing warranty)
High/Low Adapter: You will need to measure according to the attached article on "How to Choose a High/Low Adapter"; once you've measured, I've linked our entire selection of High/Low adapters to this answer so that you can easily find the correct one for your setup.
I've also linked some helpful articles on flat towing and the installation videos for these products on your vehicle that you might want to have a look at if you're going to be installing these yourself or want to learn more about them.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- 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 Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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