What Parts do You Recommnend to Flat-Tow My 2020 GMC 2500 Sierra HD?
Question:
What do I need to tow my 2020 GMC 2500HD Denali behind a class A RV?
asked by: Tim L
Expert Reply:
For parts to flat-tow your your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD (4x4 models only can be flat-towed per GMC) on your RV, you need a base plate, a tow bar, a tow braking system, safety cables, and vehicle tow wiring. Here's a setup of the following parts you need:
- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM86FR
- Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 - 2" - 10k # RM-422
- Roadmaster 80" Hybrid Coiled-to-Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs # RM-674
- Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
- Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-1676-7
The great thing about the Roadmaster Direct-Connect base plate kit is that is simply installs into your Sierra's frame. It comes with all required hardware. As far as the Blackhawk 2 tow bar, it allows for you to easily release your vehicle even in uneven ground and simply slides into the RV's hitch receiver without the need of a ball mount. It also provides you enough weight capacity for your ~7,000 pound 2020 Sierra 2500. The safety cables also have enough capacity and will give you the peace of mind of a backup plan. In addition, you will also receive the proportional action of the SBS Stay-IN-Play which applies the truck's brakes at the same level that you apply the brakes to your RV. With the diode kit, this will allow you to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your Wrangler's lighting system.
As with all flat-towing applications, I recommend consulting with the GNC owner's manual to make sure you are abiding by all of the guidelines.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 30 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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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 80" Hybrid Coiled-to-Straight Safety Cables - Double Hook - 8,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled to Straight Cables
- 80 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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