What Equipment is Needed to Tow 2004 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Behind a Motorhome

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I was told there is no equipment available to hook up my blazer to my moterhome. Is that true?? Equipment needed to flat tow my 04 blazer 4x4 ZR2 behind my motorhome

asked by: Theresa

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The most important guideline is what Chevy says about flat towing. Please check your owners manual for their procedures for flat towing. Our information from Remco states that if your Blazer has a manual transfer case it can indeed be flat towed but if your vehicle has an electronic transfer case, a driveshaft disconnect coupling will need to be installed before flat towing this vehicle. Please check with your owners manual to verify this information.

In order to tow your 2004 Chevy Blazer behind your motorhome you will need five separate items which we can supply.

Tow Bar
Base Plate Kit
Safety Cable Set
Tow Bar Wiring
Supplemental Braking System

For the base plate kit on your 2004 Chevy Blazer I recommend the Roadmaster XL # 179-2. The nice feature of this set is that the drawbars are removable so when you are not towing they are not sticking out of the front of your vehicle.

My research shows that your vehicle weighs approximately 4,164 lbs so the 6,000 lb Roadmaster Tow Bar # RM-020 that you referenced would be a good fit. This tow bar is designed to fit the aforementioned XL base plates recommended for your vehicle.

The safety cable I recommend is the Roadmaster # RM-643. These cables are vinyl coated steel, 68 inches long and rated at 6,000 lb weight capacity.

If you will be flat towing your vehicle more often than not I recommend the Roadmaster # RM-154 for your taillight wiring. You will be able to leave this in your vehicle when it is not being towed and just plug it when when needed.

If you will not be flat towing this vehicle a lot then I recommend the Roadmaster # RM-2120. this is a set of magnetic tow lights that are easy to install and remove for occasional use and are DOT compliant.

Finally, almost every state and most of Canada requires a supplemental braking system such as the Roadmaster # RM-9400. The # RM-9400 which is proportional and equal amounts of braking pressure is applied to your Blazer as you brake your motorhome.

To help guide you through all of the different products and steps required to flat tow behind a motorhome I have attached several helpful FAQ articles covering tow bar wiring, Roadmaster tow bars, supplemental braking systems, and a basic towing overview.

expert reply by: Lori W

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Answer 1

Yes, the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer can be towed on a dolly. If you have a four wheel drive model then you will need to lift the front wheels. If you have a two wheel drive model then you will need to lift the rear wheels. If you have an all wheel…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Roadmaster base plate kit #278-1 is a fit for your PT Cruiser. This base plate kit features computer-cut powder-coated steel construction and installs with included hardware and no welding. This is compatible with the 5000-pound capacity…

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Answer 3

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 4

Since you already have the tow bar the other items you will need are the base plates, safety cables, and light kit to tow your vehicle behind a RV. If your tow bar does not have the support bar that goes from side to side and attaches to the two tow…

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Answer 5

Hi Garry; we have exactly what you are looking for regarding wiring for your 2015 Kia Soul for flat towing: - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit #RM-15267 - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-156-25

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Answer 6

In addition to the Roadmaster Tracker #RM-020 tow bar you referenced, you will need a base plate kit, safety cables, wiring and depending on the states you will be traveling in, a supplemental braking system. The Roadmaster #278-1, which fits all PT…

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Answer 7

Although it's not said, to install the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV there may be some trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia required depending on the model of this vehicle. To complete your flat towing setup, you're…

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Answer 8

I can definitely help set you up with everything you will need. Before we get too deep into things, we recommend thoroughly reading your owners manual and confirming towability with the manufacturer before flat towing a Mini Cooper. That said,…

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