Can You Flat Tow An AWD 2021 Traverse
Question:
I was just wondering if you could flat toe a 2021 traverse with all wheel drive?
asked by: Michael J
Expert Reply:
Yes, for many trim levels the AWD 2021 Chevy Traverse can be flat towed. However, you will want to follow the steps listed in your owner's manual to properly setup and operate your vehicle for towing. The owners manual for your specific vehicle must be adhered to over other information provided as it will identify items for your specific vehicle.
You need 5 main items, tow bar, a wiring solution for indicator lights, base plate kit, supplemental braking system, and safety cables:
Tow Bar
- Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522.
Wiring Solution
- The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267.
Base Plate
- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # RM-523200-5.
Braking System
- Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System, # HM39524.
Safety Cables
- Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables with S-Hooks - 42" Long,# C80151.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables with S-Hooks - 42" Long - 5,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 42 Inch Long
- 5000 lbs GTW
- S-Hooks
- Coated Cables
- CURT
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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 Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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