2014 Chevy Express Van Recommended Parts to Flat Tow Behind Motorhome
Question:
What would we need to flat tow our 2014 Chevy Express Van 3500 behind our 2002 Winnebago Journey? Our Motorhome is equipped but our van is not.
asked by: Lanna T
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2014 Chevy Express Van 3500 you need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. For your application I recommend the following:
Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - # RM-3140-3
Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - # RM-676 (comes with safety cables and wiring umbilical)
Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit - # RM-154
Brake System - Part # DM86VR for hydraulic or part # DM26VR for air motorhome brakes
High-Low Adapter - See linked article
I really like the base plate kit because it uses a simple pin system to make your connections, and then the tow bar has the higher weight rating you need for the van but also has LED lights on the arms so it is clear that you're flat towing the van. The Roadmaster wiring is hard to beat and then the Demco brake kits are easy to set up after the initial installation.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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