Flat Towing Package for 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4

Question:

GMC 2022 1500 truck, AT4 with transfer case I need a complete towing system. I noticed that most products only cover up to model year 2021. Can you recommend a complete system please. I want a removable supplemental braking component. Thanks

asked by: Kim W

Expert Reply:

The basic flat towing components for your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 include a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may be a few other parts to make everything easier but here are the parts I recommend for your setup:

Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - # RM-523198-5
Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - # RM-676 (includes partial wiring)
Towing Combo Kit - # RM-9284-2 (includes the rest of the wiring as well as locks and a cover for the tow bar)
Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch - # RM-766
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - # HM39524
High-Low Adapter - See attached article. Bar-mounted height is about 18-1/4" once installed.

I like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect kit because it's really easy to make the connections and it looks sleek once the arms are removed for everyday driving. The Nighthawk All Terrain tow bar is one of the best on the market and the LED light makes sure everyone on the road knows your truck is being flat towed. The Combo Kit rounds out the basic parts for your flat tow setup and provides you with locks for the tow bar for some peace of mind.

The battery disconnect switch isn't needed but it's nice to have as it makes disconnecting your battery as simple as pressing a button instead of physically making the disconnection each time.

The Brake Buddy brand has been around a long time and is arguably the best known name when it comes to braking systems.

Attached are a variety of videos for you to check out. The only other thing I'd toss into this mix is the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 which was designed to help prevent road debris from flying up and hitting the front of your flat-towed vehicle.