Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500

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Which parts do I need to tow my 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind my motorhome

asked by: Bill C

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If your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a 4WD model that has a two speed transfer case with a Neutral and 4WD Low setting, it can be flat towed. If its a 2WD or if it DOES NOT have a two speed transfer case, it cannot be flat towed and would need to be towed on a trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground.

For base plates, I'd recommend the Roadmaster # RM-523199-5 which are compatible with vehicles that have tow hooks. For a tow bar, go with the Falcon All Terrain tow bar, part # RM-522. The Falcon All Terrain self centers and is non binding, so it's very easy to use. You won't need to have the truck perfectly lined up behind the motorhome to hitch up. As you drive off, the tow bar arms will self center and lock into place. You'll also need # RM-643 safety cables.

To wire the truck for flat towing, use # RM-152-98146-7. You'll also need a supplemental braking system like part # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes or # SM99251 if it has hydraulic brakes. You will also need an auto battery disconnect, part # RM-766 per the owners manual and a charge line kit, part # RM-156-25 is recommended to keep the vehicle battery topped off while flat towing.

Finally, if the installed base plates have more than a 3 inch height difference compared to the receiver height on the motorhome, you'll need to use a high/low adapter to bring the tow bar within 3 inches of level. I'll link a help article that shows how to measure for the height difference, as well as to our selection of high/low adapters.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT is capable of being flat towed. It will require a few things to be added. The first is the Base Plate #RM-3177-3. This will replace the tow hooks that are on the front of the Sierra currently. I recommend this as its a…

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Answer 2

Digital odometers only work when the vehicle is on and power is running to the odometer. Since you'll have to remove the negative battery cable to flat tow your 2021 Chevy Silverado there will be no power running to the odometer for it to account…

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We do have the parts needed to flat tow a 2019 Chevy Colorado 4x4 as long as it doesn't have adaptive cruise control. For that you'd want the #RM-523182-5 that you referenced as long as your Z71 isn't a Trail Boss model. I attached a link…

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When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar…

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Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR has…

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Answer 10

You have a good eye Richard, as there is not a difference between the etrailer and Demco base plates that fit your 2024 Ford Maverick: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e64FV (discontinued) - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV Both will fit your…

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There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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To determine if your motorhome has the Tiffin air brake setup or Freightliner BrakeSync you'll need to look at the rear and see if there's an quick disconnect fitting for your air line. The standard Tiffin air coupler fitting would look like…

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