Flat Tow 2003 Chevy Silverado
Question:
Tow behind motorhome, 2003 Chevy Silverado HD Crew. Is this possible for my 4x4 Chevy to be towed behind my Tiffin? What do I have to do to prepare my Chevy for towing behind?
asked by: Bill L
Helpful Expert Reply:
First it is necessary to check your vehicle specific owners manual for towing. While many vehicles are identified as having the abilty to be flat towed occasionally a specific trim package (such as the Z-71) may have features that require a different approach or eliminates the option of flat towing. If your truck is a 1500HD, 2500, or 3500, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit with removable arms, # 3115-1 is a confirmed fit to the 2003 Chevy Silverado.
For a tow bar, I suggest the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-422. This also requires the use of safety cables, Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables - Double Hook - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2, # RM-653.
For lighting, the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267. This Lets you wire your vehicle to accept your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights for flat towing.
You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables - Double Hook - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 80 Inch Long
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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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
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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