Best Parts For Flat Towing a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Behind a RV Motorhome
Question:
Looking to tow my 2017 Colorado Z71, not a trailboss behind my rv. Whats the best right combination of baseplate, tow bar, electrical equipment?
asked by: Wallace F
Expert Reply:
In my experience I feel the Roadmaster products are the best for your Baseplate # RM-523182-5 and Tow Bars # RM-676 on your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Z71. The baseplate has removable arms so when not installed you will no have any brackets sticking out on your Colorado. The tow bars have led lights improving visibility at night both while driving and when you need to either disconnect or hook up at night. You may need an adapter like 4" High-Low Adapter # RM-048-4 to level the tow bars. Your tow bars need to be within 3" of level from your motorhome to the front of the Colorado. On a Colorado with 255/65R17 tires we found the baseplate to have a height of 14-3/4" from the ground.
The RoadMaster Nighthawk All Terrain Towing Combo Kit # RM-9284-2 provides you with the electrical wiring for integrating the tail lights on your Colorado as well as the covers, lube, and locks to protect the tow bars. You will also need the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766 to easily disconnect the battery. You will simply push a button inside your cab to disconnect/connect the battery when towing. Finally a Charge Line # RM-156-25 will maintain the battery while being flat towed. Even with the battery being disconnected from the main components on your Colorado you will still need it to power the supplemental braking system.
For the braking system the Demco's are the best and easiest to use. You will need either the Stay-IN-Play DUO # DM86VR for a RV motorhome with hydraulic brakes or their Air Force One # DM26VR for your larger RV's with air brakes. The Stay-IN-Play is installed under the hood on your Colorado and you will simply flip a switch to turn it on when ready to tow. The Air Force One works off the air line on your motorhome so once you connect the air line between your vehicles you are ready to go. Both systems use a cable actuator which is installed on your brake pedal so there are no removable parts when you need to tow.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- 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
- 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 High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- 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 Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Sterling All Terrain
- Nighthawk All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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