Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
Question:
Im looking for recommendations on parts needed to set up a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 to flat tow behind a motorhome with air brakes.
asked by: Russell W
Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 you'll need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring harness, and supplemental braking system. I have attached my recommendations for these along with a few other parts below.
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98958
etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar part # e94ZR
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR
Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332
Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect part # RM-766
Products Referenced in This Question
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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etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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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 Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- etrailer
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