Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Question:
I just purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that I want to tow behind my motorhome. What parts will I need to make this happen?
asked by: Don S
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you will need the following components: tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, supplemental braking system and, possibly, a high-low adapter. I will give my recommendations for each of these components for you. I have also included a link to an article discussing the flat tow components for you.
The tow bar will connect your RV and towed vehicle. The tow bar I recommend is the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-522. I recommend the Falcon because it has cable guides to protect your wires and safety cables.
The base plate kit I recommend for Silverado is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523199-5. I recommend the # RM-523199-5 because it has removable arms to give you clean look when you aren't towing your truck.
The supplemental braking system I recommend is the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR. The reason I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot is because it is portable and easy to move from vehicle to vehicle.
Safety Cables and Wiring - RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring
Item # RM-9243-1. The # RM-9243-1 has both the safety cables and wiring in one package.
You may also need a high-low adapter to get your towed vehicle into the "Safety Zone" when hooked up to your tow bar. I have linked an article describing how to you determine the high-low adapter you will need and a link to all of our high-low adapters.
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 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Falcon 2
- Falcon 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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