Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2014 GMC Acadia
Question:
I am looking for a base plate for a 2014 GMC Acadia. what do you recommend?
asked by: Roger C
Expert Reply:
For your 2014 GMC Acadia I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BX1708. The hidden reinforcements, along with the removable bracket arms, provide a clean, unobtrusive look when your car is not being towed.
The other equipment you will need for flat towing your vehicle is a tow bar, tow bar wiring, a braking system, and some safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below:
Tow Bar: Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6Klbs Item # DM9511012-BX. This tow bar has a non-binding feature that makes disconnecting on uneven surfaces easy. It also has a built-in rise/drop that minimizes the need for a high-low adapter.
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-154. This wiring kit is a one time setup that uses your vehicle's tail lights to signal instead of having to run magnetic lights every time you want to tow.
I recommend the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles # RM76514 to flip off your Acadia's ATC and ECM fuses as well as the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles # RM-76517for the BATT1 fuse. Otherwise you'll need to physically pull these fuses before towing and replace them when done.
Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This braking system is a quick setup and comes with a battery charger to keep your battery charged while towing your vehicle.
Safety Cables: The Demco tow bar I recommended comes with safety cables included so you won't have to purchase any separately.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates- RV Mount- 2" Hitch-6K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Fits Curt Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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