Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 4x4
Question:
What equipment will I need to tow gnc z71
asked by: Tony R
Expert Reply:
A 2004 GMC 1500 Z71 can be flat towed if it's the 4WD model equipped with transfer case NP1, NP2 or NP8 but you'll need to complete the steps listed in your manual to get your vehicle ready to tow. To flat tow your vehicle you'll need a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you listed below:
Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate - 2" RV Mount - 10.5K Item # e84ZR. This tow bar features a non-binding design which allows for easy hookup and disconnect on any terrain.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This wiring kit will splice into your vehicle's wiring to use the tail lights to signal instead of having to run magnetic lights to the rear of your vehicle every time you need to tow.
Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # 199-6. The removable arms create a sleek unobtrusive look when not in use.
Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This system provides intense, emergency braking or steady, smooth braking in a single portable system. Easily switch between proportional or full braking with the remote. The included charge line kit will keep your vehicle's battery charged while towing.
Safety Cables: The # e84ZR comes with safety cables but if you need purchase any down the road then I recommend the Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 7,500lbs - Qty 2 Item # BX88196.
If you need a high/low adapter to ensure your tow bar stays in the safe level zone then I recommend an adapter like the Gen-Y Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-314. This multi-stack receiver allows you to easily adjust between multiple trailers and vehicles.
Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 7,500 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 84 Inch Long
- 7500 lbs GTW
- S-Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Blue Ox
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etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate - RV Mount - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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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
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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