Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2016 Chevy Traverse
Question:
i have a blue ox system and am purchasing the base plate for a 2016 chevy traverse. What else do I need? Do i need a roadmaster wiring harness adaptor to bypass fuses?
asked by: Brian H
Expert Reply:
You don't have to use the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - (2) 20-Amp ATC/ATO Fuses Item # RM76514 and the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse Item # RM-76517 to bypass the fuses but they make life easier because you can flip a switch instead of going through the hassle of pulling the fuses each time.
The correct fitting Blue Ox Base Plates are the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BX1706.
You say you have a Blue Ox system but I don't know if you're talking about the tow bar or braking system. Any of the Blue Ox tow bars will work with the Blue Ox base plates I recommended above but if you haven't gotten one already I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 6,500lbs Item # BX7380.
If you don't have a breaking system yet then I recommend the Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39530. This braking system comes with a battery charger to keep your vehicle's battery charged while towing and is a one-time setup.
You'll also need tow bar wiring and some safety cables to complete your flat towing setup.
For tow bar wiring I recommend the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This kit is a one-time setup that will tie into your vehicle's tail lights instead of running magnetic lights to the back of your vehicle every time yo want to tow.
For safety cables I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000lbs Item # RM-643. The coils on these cables will help prevent them from dragging on the ground.
I recommend reading the owner's manual and following every step it has for recreational towing to ensure a safe trip for you and your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
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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 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- FMX Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - (2) 20-Amp ATC/ATO Fuses
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- ATC/ATO Fuse
- Battery Compartment
- Roadmaster
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