Can 2019 Yukon XL Denali be Flat Towed with Roadmaster Blackhawk Tow Bar
Question:
I received a quote on the parts I need to dinghy tow my Yukon. Blue Ox patriot 3 Braking system, roadmaster cross bar base plate, roadmaster nighthawk towing combo kit, and roadmaster nighthawk tow bar. Could I use the roadmaster blackhawk tow bar instead?
asked by: Mike P
Helpful Expert Reply:
With the Roadmaster Crossbar style base plate kit part # RM-523179-4 that fits your 2019 GMC Yukon XL you can use the Roadmaster Blackhawk tow bar # RM-422.
For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Blackhawk All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-3 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies 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.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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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 Accessory Kit for BlackHawk 2 - Tail Light Wiring - 7-Way to 6-Way Cable - Safety Cables
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Blackhawk 2 All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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