Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1999 GMC Denali
Question:
Flat Towing, My 1st setup. have a 40 ft Diesel Pusher and want to Flat tow my 1999 GMC Denali -GVW-4800lbs-The truck is designed to tow 4 down with the help of a Neutral switch for the Tranfer case. Whats Next ? Need a simple base plate kit Need a Simple Tow bar setup Need rear temp light kit that plugs into my MH via the Traler plug already installed. Please send your recommendations to get me on the road. Thanks
asked by: Chuck W
Expert Reply:
A complete flat towing setup consists of base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking and potentially a high/low adapter. I recommend starting with the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 3101-1 and the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate - 2" RV Mount # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables integrated and the non-binding design helps make hookup and release easier when you're on un-even ground. The Roadmaster base plates can be easily removed when not in use and both of these are easy to use, so getting on the road won't take a lot of time out of your day.
For wiring, if your RV has a 7 way trailer connector I recommend using the Roadmaster Diode 7-wire to 4-wire Flexo-coil Kit # RM-15247; if your RV just has a 4 way the I recommend using the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154. Both of these kits come with diode kits to help prevent backfeed that can damage the vehicles, so they're the best way to go.
For supplemental braking I recommend using the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, which is a portable system that provides proportional braking for your tow vehicle. This is a great solution that can be installed in any vehicle that you might be towing, so it's extremely useful to go this route if you might be getting a new toad at some point in the near future.
You may also need a high/low adapter like the # BLU34TR; I've linked a helpful article that outlines how to precisely measure to determine your needs on this, as well as linked our entire selection of adapters for you to find exactly what rise/drop you might need. I've also linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10,000 lbs
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- High-Low Adapter
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Blue Ox
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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
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- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
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- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
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