Does Battery of 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Have to Disconnect to Flat Tow

Question:

Do I have to disconnect battery? Never had to with my 2006 gas model.

asked by: Shawn C

Expert Reply:

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and on page 380 where the instructions for flat towing the vehicle is listed it does state that the negative post of the battery does need to be disconnected. The truck does need to be a 4WD model with a 2 speed transfer case. The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1740 that you referenced is the correct kit for your truck.

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. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. 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.

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. You'll also need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 as well.

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.