Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500
Question:
What baseplate kit to mount to 2008 Silverado 3500 to attach to a bx4322?
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
The BX4322 Rangefinder II Tow Bar is only rated to tow 5,000lbs so you won't be able to tow your 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500 using it.
Instead I recommend the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K Item # RM-676 instead so you can also have your truck loaded up while towing. This tow bar is non-binding so you'll have a whole lot easier of a time trying to attach and remove the arms to/from the base plates when on uneven surfaces and this tow bar comes with safety chains so you wont have to purchase any separately.
For base plates I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # 3148-3.
You'll also need tow bar wiring and a braking system, for which I recommend the following:
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This is a one time setup that will use your vehicle's tail lights instead of having to run magnetic lights to the back of your truck.
Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This braking system is one you'll have to set up each time but takes only a few minutes to set once the initial wiring is done and also comes with a battery charger to keep your vehicle's battery charged while towing.
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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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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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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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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