Can 2021 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 be Flat Towed Behind RV

Question:

I want to be able to flat tow my Chevrolet Colorado 4X4. Ive seen on line that I can flat tow this vehicle with4WD low and in neutral. What I cant find on line nor in the manual. Can you flat tow the vehicle from the front.

asked by: Margaret

Expert Reply:

On page 300 of your owners manual I was able to determine that your 2021 Chevy Colorado 4x4 can be flat towed as long as it has a neutral and a 4 low setting like you mentioned. Also on page 300 (and into 301) is the complete process you'd need to follow. The 2WD models cannot be flat towed.

For a base plate kit you'd then need the Roadmaster Direct Connect part # RM37VR which is the easiest to use option that fits.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. Then for a way to automatically disconnect the battery you'd want the Roadmaster Automatic Disconnect # RM-766.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.