Required Parts To Flat-Tow a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

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which products will I absolutely need to tow a 2012 Chevy Silverado? Wiring kit? Base plate? Which tow bar?

asked by: Christy F

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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 some recommendations below as well as a list of our supplemental braking systems.

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # 3154-3
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520
RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Given that your 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 could easily get over the 5,000 pound limit of the base plates you're refering to I recommend going with a different set. The Roadmaster MX base plates, #3154-3, are generally considered more heavy duty…

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Answer 2

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 3

We have exactly what you need to flat tow your 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 behind your motorhome. We do not have an all inclusive kit that has everything, but what I can do is list each part that you will need. I will also include a brief description of…

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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

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 6

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 7

In order to flat tow your 2013 Chevy 1500, you'll need a few different parts: tow bar, base plates, safety cables, lights and a supplemental braking system (which you already have). I've broken down each individual part you'll need below.…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

I looked in the owners manual for your 2013 Chevrolet Suburban and it can be flat towed or dolly towed, depending on if it's 2 or 4 wheel drive, and if it has a single or two speed transfer case. If you suburban is 2wd or has a single speed…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

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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